Patient Management of Laserphyrin PDT for Esophageal Cancer

Abstract

Laserphyrin PDT (photodynamic therapy) is a treatment using a photosensitizer, laserphyrin, and a diode laser. Laserphyrin PDT requires a certain sunshade period for the prevention of skin phototoxicity. Careful observations of general findings and endoscopical findings are also needed for two months after PDT. Here, we report this patient management of laserphyrin PDT.