Clinical experience of patients undergoing photodynamic therapy for Barrett's dysplasia or cancer

Introduction : Barrett's oesophagus is the most important risk factor in the increase in incidence of oesophageal adenocarcinoma. Photodynamic therapy using porfimer sodium is the only approved endoscopic treatment for use in patients with Barrett's high‐grade dysplasia.

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