Abstract | BACKGROUND: METHODS: RESULTS: Cholangioscopy 72 hours after PDT revealed superficial fibrinoid necrosis. However, 4 weeks after PDT there was no significant reduction in bile duct stenoses. Two patients had infectious complications develop, but phototoxicity was not observed. CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | T Zoepf, R Jakobs, A Rosenbaum, D Apel, J C Arnold, J F Riemann |
Journal | Gastrointestinal endoscopy
(Gastrointest Endosc)
Vol. 54
Issue 6
Pg. 763-6
(Dec 2001)
ISSN: 0016-5107 [Print] United States |
PMID | 11726858
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Administration, Oral
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Aminolevulinic Acid
(administration & dosage)
- Bile Duct Neoplasms
(diagnosis, drug therapy)
- Cholangiography
- Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde
(methods)
- Female
- Follow-Up Studies
- Humans
- Male
- Palliative Care
(methods)
- Photochemotherapy
(methods)
- Pilot Projects
- Sensitivity and Specificity
- Severity of Illness Index
- Treatment Outcome
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