Photodynamic therapy for tumors with localized delivery
US8834544B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 5, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/1098
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods and systems for treatment of hypoxic tumors are provided, including the steps of positioning a delivery device in a bodily cavity adjacent to tumor tissue, delivering an oxygenating agent to the tumor tissue via the delivery device and radiating the tumor tissue with radiation. Methods and systems of treatment of tumors are also provided, including the steps of positioning a delivery device in a bodily cavity adjacent to tumor tissue, delivering a photosensitizing agent to the tumor tissue via the delivery device, and radiating the tumor tissue with light.
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