Optimizing ALA-PDT in the management of non-melanoma skin cancer by fractionated illumination

H. C. de Vijlder, T. Middelburg, H. S. de Bruijn, H. A. Martino Neumann, H. C. J. M. Sterenborg, D. J. Robinson, E. R. M. de Haas

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Abstract

The aim of this review was to describe briefly the mechanism and history of photodynamic therapy (PDT). The achieved preclinical and clinical results in Rotterdam are discussed in the light of a search to optimize aminolevulinic acid-photodynamic therapy (ALA-PDT). As the incidence of skin cancer is rising, an optimized treatment in non-melanoma skin cancer is needed
Original languageItalian
Pages (from-to)433-439
JournalGiornale italiano di dermatologia e venereologia
Volume144
Issue number4
Publication statusPublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes

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