Photodynamic therapy for Barrett's oesophagus and oesophageal carcinoma—How I do it

We have considerable experience in the use of both ALA and Photofrin-induced photodynamic therapy in the treatment of Barrett's oesophagus (with and without dysplasia) and both early and advanced oesophageal carcinoma. The drugs used and the techniques vary depending on the condition being treated. The techniques and doses used for the various conditions are outlined here.