[A case of photodynamic therapy for early esophageal cancer recurred after esophagectomy].
Photodynamic therapy is a promising modality for the palliation of advanced upper gastrointestinal cancer and for the eradication of early neoplastic and pre-neoplastic lesions. It is based on the combination of a photosensitizer that is selectively localized in the target tissue and illumination of the lesion with visible light, resulting in photodamage and subsequent cell death. For early esophageal cancer, esophagectomy has been a standard modality of curative intent. However, accumulated data supports the possibility of PDT replacing surgery as a curative modality. We experienced a case of early esophageal cancer that recurred after esophagectomy. The patient was successfully treated with photodynamic therapy using porfimer sodium as a photosensitizer.
Ha
Byeong Wha
BW
Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
Kim
Jin Il
JI
Hwang
Eun Mi
EM
Oh
You Kyoung
YK
Cheung
Dae Young
DY
Park
Soo Heon
SH
Kim
Jae Kwang
JK
Choi
Kyu Yong
KY
D016099:Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D016629:Esophagectomy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010778:Photochemotherapy; D017319:Photosensitizing Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D017319:Photosensitizing Agents