Treatment of unresectable extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma using hematoporphyrin photodynamic therapy: A prospective study |
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Affiliation: | 1. From the Division of Endocrinology, University Health Network and University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada;2. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University Health Network and University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
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Abstract: | BackgroundThe available evidence of Photodynamic therapy (PDT) combined with stent placement treatment for unresectable extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (EHCC) is still insufficient. It also remains unclear whether PDT influences systemic inflammatory response.AimTo explore the clinical efficacy and safety of the combination treatment and the systemic inflammatory response in patients with EHCC.MethodsPatients with unresectable EHCC underwent either the combined treatment using Hematoporphyrin PDT and stent placement (PDT + stent group, n = 12) or stent-only (stent group, n = 27). The primary end-point was overall survival. Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α and interleukin (IL)-6 levels were measured. Quality of life was assessed using the Karnofsky performance scale (KPS) every 3 months.ResultsAverage survival time (13.8 vs. 9.6 months), and 6-month (91.7% vs. 74.1%), and 1-year (58.3% vs. 3.7%) survival rates of PDT + stent group were significantly increased compared with the stent group. KPS scores in the PDT + stent group were significantly improved. TNF-α and IL-6 levels were significantly increased in the PDT + stent group.ConclusionHematoporphyrin-PDT combined with stent placement is an effective and safe treatment for EHCC. The treatment might promote systemic inflammatory response. |
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Keywords: | Photodynamic therapy Cholangiocarcinoma Efficacy Safety Intraductal ultrasonography Systemic inflammatory response |
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