Sadykov Rasul Rustamovich
Germany
Research Article
Results of the Treatment Vascular Anomalies with the 5 ALA Induced Photodynamic Therapy
Author(s): Sadykov Rasul Rustamovich*Sadykov Rasul Rustamovich*
This study reports the role of photodynamic therapy in the management of vascular anomalies. A 3-year (2009-2012) retrospective study on the challenges and outcome of two hundred forty five patients with vascular anomalies referred for surgical management was undertaken at the Tashkent Medical Academy, Uzbekistan. After multidisciplinary discussion, all patients underwent photodynamic therapy under general anesthesia, with 5-ALA as the photosensitising agent. In a time of treatment by eighty five out of one hundred and eight patients, who presented with long-term pain, reported improvement after treatment. Also, 43/46 reported significant reduction of bleeding related to their vascular anomaly. Improvement of swelling was reported by 189/199 patients; while reduction of infection episodes was evident in 61/63 patients and 176/205 reported reduction in the disfigurement caused by their.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2329-9088.1000157