Photodynamic Therapy for Barrett's Esophagus and Esophageal Carcinoma.
- Author:
Bashar J QUMSEYA
1
;
Waseem DAVID
;
Herbert C WOLFSEN
Author Information
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords: Barrett esophagus; Esophageal neoplasms; Dihematoporphyrin ether; Aminolevulinic acid; Ablation therapy
- MeSH: Aminolevulinic Acid; Barrett Esophagus; Dihematoporphyrin Ether; Esophageal Diseases; Esophageal Neoplasms; Humans; Mechanics; Photochemotherapy; Photosensitizing Agents; Triazenes
- From:Clinical Endoscopy 2013;46(1):30-37
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: 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.
