Title :
Laser-photodynamic therapy of brain tumors
Author :
Stupak, V.V. ; Ogirenko, A.P. ; Denisov, A.N. ; Nikonov, C.D. ; Pendyurin, I.V. ; Zaidman, A.M. ; Serpeninova, N.N.
Author_Institution :
Res. Inst. of Traumatology & Orthopaedics, Novosibirsk, Russia
Abstract :
The purpose of this study was to develop methods of brain tumor PDT, based on locoregional injection of photosensitive substance in liquor system. The first experience in performing this PDT procedure showed that it is well endured by patients with brain tumors. MRI and clinical examinations of patients 14 months after PDT revealed the absence of continued tumor growth. All this testifies to the favourable preconditions for further development and application of this treatment technique in neurooncology
Keywords :
brain; laser applications in medicine; photodynamic therapy; tumours; brain tumors; laser-photodynamic therapy; locoregional injection; neurooncology; photosensitive substance; Arterial blood pressure; Medical treatment; Needles; Neoplasms; Spectroscopy; Temperature;
Conference_Titel :
Electronic Instrument Engineering Proceedings, 2000. APEIE-2000. Volume 1. 2000 5th International Conference on Actual Problems of
Conference_Location :
Novosibirsk
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5903-8
DOI :
10.1109/APEIE.2000.913123
