1. Photodynamic Therapy in Ocular Oncology.
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Blasi MA, Pagliara MM, Lanza A, Sammarco MG, Caputo CG, Grimaldi G, and Scupola A
- Abstract
Although introduced for the treatment of maculopathies, photodynamic therapy (PDT) is now largely used in some eye cancers treatment. The selective tissue damage with PDT is achieved by sequestration of the photosensitizer in the target tissue and focal activation of the photosensitizer by low energy directed light. In this way, it is possible to achieve the destruction of the tumor tissue by safeguarding the surrounding healthy structures. Our study describes the clinical uses and efficacy of photodynamic therapy in ocular oncology., Competing Interests: The authors declare no conflict of interest.
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- 2018
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