Bronchoscopic light delivery method for peripheral lung cancer photodynamic therapy

• Published in: Journal of thoracic disease Vol. 12; no. 7; pp. 3611 - 3621
• Main Authors: Chang, Hwailuh, Liao, Kuo Sheng, Hsieh, Yei-San
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: China AME Publishing Company 01.07.2020
• Subjects: Original; Photodynamic therapy (PDT); peripheral lung cancer; lipiodol

Trans-bronchoscope treatment for early stage small peripheral lung cancer, such as photodynamic therapy (PDT), has been investigated. However, despite the efficacy of PDT, light delivery issues limit its application. A method of administering mineral oil with a high refractive index (RI) was previou...