Photodynamic therapy for Barrett's esophagus and esophageal carcinoma

Bashar J. Qumseya; Waseem David; Herbert C. Wolfsen

doi:10.5946/ce.2013.46.1.30

Photodynamic therapy for Barrett's esophagus and esophageal carcinoma

Bashar J. Qumseya, Waseem David, Herbert C. Wolfsen

Gastroenterology and Hepatology

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This paper reviews the use of photodynamic therapy (PDT) in patients with Barrett's esophagus and esophageal carcinoma. We describe the history of PDT, mechanics, photosensitizers for PDT in patients with esophageal disease. Finally, we discuss its utility and limitations in this setting.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	30-37
Number of pages	8
Journal	Clinical Endoscopy
Volume	46
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2013.46.1.30
State	Published - 2013

Keywords

Ablation therapy
Aminolevulinic acid
Barrett esophagus
Dihematoporphyrin ether
Esophageal neoplasms

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Medicine (miscellaneous)
Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
Gastroenterology

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