A systematic review of photodynamic therapy in the treatment of pre-cancerous skin conditions, Barrett's oesophagus and cancers of the biliary tract, brain, head and neck, lung, oesophagus and skin
Fayter D, Corbett M, Heirs M, Fox D, Eastwood A
Record Status
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Citation
Fayter D, Corbett M, Heirs M, Fox D, Eastwood A. A systematic review of photodynamic therapy in the treatment of pre-cancerous skin conditions, Barrett's oesophagus and cancers of the biliary tract, brain, head and neck, lung, oesophagus and skin. Health Technology Assessment 2010; 14(37): 1-129
Authors' conclusions
In this study, photodynamic therapy showed potential promise across the conditions and sites investigated. However, its place in relation to other available treatments was unclear and there is a need for further, high quality research in this area.
Barrett Esophagus; Biliary Tract Neoplasms; Esophageal Neoplasms; Head and Neck Neoplasmss; Lung Neoplasms; Photochemotherapy; Photosensitizing Agents; Skin Neoplasms
Language Published
English
Country of organisation
England
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