Photodynamic Therapy - From Basic Science to Clinical Research 2021
DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.95473
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Clinical Usage of Photodynamic Therapy

Abstract: This chapter will provide a brief overview of the fundamentals of photodynamic therapy with an emphasis on its use in a clinical setting. Beginning with the history and fundamental science underlying photodynamic therapy and delving into clinical uses. There will be a primary focus on understanding the use of photodynamic therapy under currently approved clinical indications along with their limitations. There are a number of approved therapeutic indications for photodynamic therapy, but there are important li… Show more

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“…Thereafter within two days after injection, irradiation is applied with a light dose of 100–200 J/cm at 630 nm [ 50 ]. Porfimer sodium is recommended for clinical application against early lung cancer, esophageal cancer, and high-grade Barrett’s esophagus [ 51 ].…”
Section: Photodynamic Therapymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Thereafter within two days after injection, irradiation is applied with a light dose of 100–200 J/cm at 630 nm [ 50 ]. Porfimer sodium is recommended for clinical application against early lung cancer, esophageal cancer, and high-grade Barrett’s esophagus [ 51 ].…”
Section: Photodynamic Therapymentioning
confidence: 99%