[Photodynamic treatment of bladder cancer. Report of 117 cases].
The clinical data on photodynamic treatment of bladder carcinoma in 117 patients confirmed that the treatment of bladder carcinoma of 1 cm to 2 cm in diameter may obtain better results. Carcinoma of 2-4 cm in diameter should be treated with increasing energy density and repeated exposure. If the carcinoma is larger than 4 cm in diameter or is involving the deep muscle and the cervix of the bladder, the treatment would be unsatisfactory. The tumor free rate in the 117 patients was 94%. The total recurrence rate was 30.1% after 8 years' follow-up. Finally, the indications for photodynamic treatment and the causes of recurrence were discussed.
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Tongren Hospital, Beijing.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002291:Carcinoma, Papillary / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D017324:Hematoporphyrin Derivative / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006414:Hematoporphyrin Photoradiation; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000188:drug therapy; D009378:Neoplasms, Multiple Primary / Q000188:drug therapy; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy*
D017324:Hematoporphyrin Derivative