Theodossy T, Chapman M, Mitchell V, Hopper C
University College London Hospitals, Maxillofacial Surgery Unit, Mortimer Market, London, UK.
Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2007 Mar;24(3):225-9. doi: 10.1017/S0265021506001402. Epub 2006 Nov 10.
Photodynamic therapy is an innovative modality in the treatment of malignant and non-malignant diseases. Owing to its widespread use, there will be an increase in the number of photosensitized patients presenting for both elective and emergency anaesthesia. As one of the few centres involved in providing this specialized treatment for maxillofacial conditions, we would like to highlight its main anaesthetic considerations.