Photodynamic therapy for the treatment of early esophageal cancer: a systematic review and economic evaluation
Health Technology & Policy Unit
Record ID 32013000162
English
Authors' recommendations:
Although it is the most costly of the endoscopic therapies, compared to esophagectomy, PDT is less costly, has a lower mortality rate, and causes fewer major adverse events. As with other endoscopic treatments, multiple treatment sessions, and a combination of different endoscopic techniques may be used.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2009
URL for published report:
http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/AHTDP-PDT-EEC-UofA-STE.pdf
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
MeSH Terms
- Photochemotherapy
- Esophageal Neoplasms
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Health Technology and Policy Unit
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