Temoporfin mediated photodynamic therapy in patients with local persistent and recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma after curative radiotherapy: A feasibility study

Summary Background The treatment of persistent and recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) remains a challenge, especially in Indonesia. We investigated the safety and efficacy of temoporfin mediated photodynamic therapy (PDT) for patients with local persistent and recurrent NPC. Material and metho...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Photodiagnosis and photodynamic therapy 2012-09, Vol.9 (3), p.274-281
Hauptverfasser:	Nyst, H.J, Wildeman, M.A, Indrasari, S.R, Karakullukcu, B, van Veen, R.L.P, Adham, M, Stewart, F.A, Levendag, P.C, Sterenborg, H.J.C.M, Tan, I.B., MD, PhD
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Carcinoma Chronic Disease Feasibility Studies Female Hematology, Oncology and Palliative Medicine Humans Internal Medicine Male Mesoporphyrins - administration & dosage Middle Aged Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms - therapy Naspoharyngeal carcinoma Neoadjuvant Therapy Neoplasm Recurrence, Local - therapy Persistent and recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma Photochemotherapy - methods Photodynamic therapy Photosensitizing Agents - administration & dosage Radiotherapy, Conformal Treatment Outcome Young Adult
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Zusammenfassung:	Summary Background The treatment of persistent and recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) remains a challenge, especially in Indonesia. We investigated the safety and efficacy of temoporfin mediated photodynamic therapy (PDT) for patients with local persistent and recurrent NPC. Material and methods Twenty-two patients with persistent and recurrent NPC (maximum tumor depth
ISSN:	1572-1000 1873-1597
DOI:	10.1016/j.pdpdt.2012.07.002