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A two-center retrospective study of photodynamic therapy in patients with advanced central squamous cell carcinoma

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Significance As a palliative care tool, PDT is an effective way to improve symptoms in patients with advanced airway malignancies with few complications. Approach Clinical data of 126 patients diagnosed with primary tracheobronchial squamous cell carcinoma in Dongzhimen Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine from January 2018 to December 2024 were retrospectively collected. Results After 1 month of photodynamic therapy, the degree of airway stenosis was improved (P<0.05). The patients' symptoms were greatly improved and their survival benefited. Conclusions Photodynamic is expected to be a promising palliative therapy for the treatment of airway malignancies, especially in middle and advanced patients, which is worthy of further clinical and basic research.

Source: Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy

DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2025.105105

Author: Hongwu Wang

Institutions: Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Dongzhimen Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine

Language: English

Topic: Photodynamic Therapy Research Studies

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,610