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Light Sources and Dosimetry Techniques for Photodynamic Therapy

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Kim, Michele M., Darafsheh, Arash·2020·Photochemistry and Photobiology

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Effective treatment delivery in photodynamic therapy (PDT) requires coordination of the light source, the photosensitizer, and the delivery device appropriate to the target tissue. Lasers, light‐emitting diodes (LEDs), and lamps are the main types of light sources utilized for PDT applications. The choice of light source depends on the target location, photosensitizer used, and light dose to be delivered. Geometry of minimally accessible areas also plays a role in deciding light applicator type. Typically, optical fiber‐based devices are used to deliver the treatment light close to the target. The optical properties of tissue also affect the distribution of the treatment light. Treatment light undergoes scattering and absorption in tissue. Most tissue will scatter light, but highly pigmented areas will absorb light, especially at short wavelengths. This review will summarize the basic physics of light sources, and describe methods for determining the dose delivered to the patient.

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Authors
Kim, M. M., & Darafsheh, A.
Affiliations
  • University of Pennsylvania (US)
  • Washington University in St. Louis (US)
Corresponding author
Darafsheh, Arash
Venue
Photochemistry and Photobiology
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2020-03
Volume
96
Issue
2
Pages
280-294
ISSN
  • 0031-8655 (ISSN-L)
  • 1751-1097
OpenAlex
W3003160777
Cited by
454
References
185
Citations by year
2026: 50 · 2025: 92 · 2024: 108 · 2023: 87 · 2022: 62 · 2021: 44 · 2020: 11
FWCI
7.14
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Photochemistry and Photobiology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine › Photodynamic Therapy Research Studies
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging › Optical Imaging and Spectroscopy Techniques
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Biomedical Engineering › Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics
Keywords
photodynamic therapy, light sources, dosimetry, lasers, light-emitting diodes, lamps, photosensitizers, tissue scattering
MeSH terms
Dose-Response Relationship, Drug, Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation, Humans, Light, Photochemotherapy, Drug Delivery Systems, Photosensitizing Agents

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