Photodynamic therapy for Barrett's esophagus with high-grade dysplasia

Compr Ther. 2005 Summer;31(2):137-44. doi: 10.1007/s12019-005-0010-1.

Abstract

This article describes advances in photodynamic therapy for patients with Barrett's esophagus and high-grade dysplasia-an important, minimally invasive treatment option proven to safely and durably ablate Barrett's dysplasia and prevent carcinoma while preserving the gastroesophageal junction.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Barrett Esophagus / diagnosis
  • Barrett Esophagus / drug therapy*
  • Barrett Esophagus / pathology
  • Clinical Trials as Topic
  • Dihematoporphyrin Ether / therapeutic use
  • Esophagoscopy
  • Humans
  • Photochemotherapy*
  • Photosensitizing Agents / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Photosensitizing Agents
  • Dihematoporphyrin Ether