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Brasília; CONITEC; mar. 2022.
Non-conventional in Portuguese | LILACS, ColecionaSUS | ID: biblio-1378099

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CONTEXTO: Os PCDT são documentos que visam garantir o melhor cuidado de saúde diante do contexto brasileiro e dos recursos disponíveis no SUS. Podem ser utilizados como materiais educativos aos profissionais de saúde, auxílio administrativo aos gestores, regulamentação da conduta assistencial perante o Poder Judiciário e explicitação de direitos aos usuários do SUS. Os PCDT são os documentos oficiais do SUS que estabelecem critérios para o diagnóstico de uma doença ou agravo à saúde; tratamento preconizado, com os medicamentos e demais produtos apropriados, quando couber; posologias recomendadas; mecanismos de controle clínico; e acompanhamento e verificação dos resultados terapêuticos a serem seguidos pelos gestores do SUS. Os PCDT devem incluir recomendações de condutas, medicamentos ou produtos para as diferentes fases evolutivas da doença ou do agravo à saúde de que se tratam, bem como aqueles indicados em casos de perda de eficácia e de surgimento de intolerância ou reação adversa relevante,


Subject(s)
Clinical Protocols , Macular Degeneration/diagnosis , Macular Degeneration/drug therapy , Macular Degeneration/therapy , Photochemotherapy/instrumentation , Unified Health System , Brazil , Fluorescein Angiography/instrumentation , Laser Coagulation/instrumentation , Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A/therapeutic use , Bevacizumab/therapeutic use , Ranibizumab/therapeutic use , Slit Lamp Microscopy/instrumentation
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Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr ; 22: e200192, 2022. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS, BBO | ID: biblio-1365232

ABSTRACT

Abstract Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy (aPDT), associated with scaling and root planing in the non-surgical periodontal treatment of individuals with Down Syndrome. Material and Methods: A controlled, randomized, split-mouth study was conducted. A total of 8 participants diagnosed with Down Syndrome aged 17-38 years of both sexes with clinical periodontitis were included in the study. Participants were treated at least three times: at the baseline, Plaque Index (PI), Bleeding on Probing (BOP), and Probing Pocket Depth (PPD) were obtained. After one week, conventional scaling and root planing were performed, and two quadrants were randomly selected for aPDT application. The reassessment was obtained one month after the aPDT application. The significance level was set at 5%. Analyses were performed considering a 95% confidence interval. Results: In the intergroup evaluation, no statistically significant differences were observed (p>0.05). In the intragroup evaluation, no statistically significant variations were observed in relation to the PI (p>0.05) and PPD (p>0.05); however, a statistically significant reduction in the BOP was observed between the test group (p=0.013) and control group (p=0.015). Conclusion: The use of aPDT as adjuvant therapy did not promote additional benefits in decreasing PI and PPD after 1 month of treatment. However, a significant reduction in the BOP was observed in the intragroup evaluation.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Periodontal Diseases/pathology , Periodontitis , Photochemotherapy/instrumentation , Periodontal Index , Down Syndrome/pathology , Brazil/epidemiology , Dental Plaque Index , Data Interpretation, Statistical , Randomized Controlled Trial , Treatment Outcome , Caregivers , Statistics, Nonparametric , Lasers
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São Paulo; s.n; s.n; 2021. 82 p. tab, ilus, graf.
Thesis in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1379014

ABSTRACT

The widespread use of antimicrobial chemotherapy in medicine and livestock production imposed an evolutive selection of drug-resistant strains worldwide. As a result, the effectiveness of our current antimicrobial armamentarium is constantly being reduced to alarming levels. Therefore, novel antimicrobial therapeutic strategies are urgently needed. Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (APDT) comes to this scenario as a powerful tool to counteract the emergence of microbial drug-resistance. Its mechanisms of action are based on simultaneous oxidative damage of multiple targets and, therefore, it is much less likely to allow any type of microbial resistance. Therefore, the objectives of this study were focused into establishing 1) a mathematical tool to allow precise analysis of microbial photoinactivation; 2) a broad analysis of APDT effectiveness against global priority drug-resistant pathogens; 3) inhibition of ßlactamase enzymes; and 4) how the biochemical mechanisms of APDT avoid emergence of resistance. The main results obtained through the investigation led by this thesis were divided into 4 scientific articles regarding each of the above-mentioned objectives. In summary, we discovered that 1) a power-law function can precisely fit all microbial inactivation kinetics data and provide insightful information of tolerance factors and lethal doses; 2) there is no correlation between drug-resistance and APDT sensitivity, i.e., extensively drug resistant microorganisms are killed in the same kinetics as drug-sensitive controls; 3) ß-lactamases are very sensitive to photodynamic inhibition; 4) biochemical mechanisms of APDT promote oxidative damages to external cell membranes, DNA and proteins whereas the main cause of microbial death seems to be directly associated with protein degradation. Thus, we conclude that APDT is effective against a broad-spectrum of pathogens and has minimum chances of promoting resistance mechanisms


O amplo uso da quimioterapia antimicrobiana impôs uma seleção evolutiva de cepas resistentes a medicamentos. Como resultado, a eficácia dos fármacos antimicrobianos tem sido reduzida a níveis alarmantes. Portanto, novas estratégias terapêuticas antimicrobianas são urgentemente necessárias. A terapia fotodinâmica antimicrobiana (TFDA) entra neste cenário como uma ferramenta poderosa para combater a resistência microbiana. Seus mecanismos de ação são baseados no dano oxidativo sobre múltiplos alvos e, portanto, é muito menos provável que permita o surgimento de qualquer tipo de resistência. Os objetivos deste estudo foram focados ao estabelecimento de 1) modelo matemático para análise precisa da fotoinativação microbiana; 2) ampla análise da eficácia da TFDA contra patógenos resistentes a fármacos antimicrobianos de prioridade global; 3) inibição de ß-lactamases por TFDA; e 4) como os mecanismos bioquímicos da TFDA evitam o surgimento de resistência. Os principais resultados obtidos através da investigação conduzida por esta tese foram divididos em 4 artigos científicos. Em resumo, descobrimos que 1) uma função de lei de potência pode ajustar com precisão todos os dados de cinética de inativação microbiana e fornecer informações detalhadas sobre fatores de tolerância e doses letais; 2) não há correlação entre resistência à quimioterapia antimicrobiana e sensibilidade à TFDA, isto é, cepas extensivamente resistentes aos antimicrobianos são inativadas sob a mesma cinética que controles sensíveis aos antimicrobianos; 3) ß-lactamases são altamente sensíveis à inibição fotodinâmica; 4) os mecanismos bioquímicos da TFDA promovem danos oxidativos às membranas celulares e DNA, porém, a principal causa de morte microbiana é diretamente associada à degradação das proteínas. Assim, concluímos que a TFDA é eficaz contra um amplo espectro de patógenos e tem chances mínimas de promover mecanismos de resistência


Subject(s)
Photochemotherapy/instrumentation , Drug Therapy/instrumentation , Methylene Blue/adverse effects , Anti-Infective Agents/analysis , Bacteria/classification , Pharmaceutical Preparations/administration & dosage , Kinetics , Efficacy , Health Strategies , Oxidative Stress , Drug Resistance, Bacterial , Fungi/isolation & purification
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Article in English | LILACS, BBO | ID: biblio-1135496

ABSTRACT

Abstract Objective: To evaluate the Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy (aPDT) in infected deciduous teeth by quantifying the viable bacteria in root canal treatment. Material and Methods: Radicular canal cultures were collected (n= 10). Four intra-canal samples were collected at four different times in each of the sampled teeth, as follows: Time 1 (T1), baseline: After opening the pulp-chamber; Time 2 (T2): After application of aPDT; Time 3 (T3): After mechanical, chemical manipulation; Time 4 (T4): After a second application of aPDT. The aPDT was performed with a 4J/cm energy low-intensity diode, together with 0.005% methylene blue as a photosensitizer. The clinical specimens were taken to the laboratory for a bacteria count (colony forming units) and the results were statistically analyzed using the Friedman and Wilcoxon tests, with a significance level of α=0.05. Results: Statistical differences were seen between the numbers of bacteria at times T1-T2, T1-T3 and T1-T4 on the cultivated plates. However, no significant statistical differences were observed between the number of bacteria in samples T2-T3, T2-T4 and T3-T4. Conclusion: Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy can be a good co-adjuvant in root canal decontamination of necrotic primary teeth.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Child, Preschool , Photochemotherapy/instrumentation , Tooth, Deciduous , Dental Pulp Necrosis/diagnostic imaging , Low-Level Light Therapy/instrumentation , Brazil/epidemiology , Pilot Projects , Statistics, Nonparametric , Tooth, Nonvital/diagnosis
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Article in English | LILACS, BBO | ID: biblio-1135527

ABSTRACT

Abstract Objective: To evaluate, in vitro, the effect of photodynamic therapy (PDT) compared to laser therapy and the use of a photosensitizer alone. Material and Methods: The following therapies were used: PDT, laser therapy and photosensitizer alone. For PDT, methylene blue (MB) at different concentrations and red laser InGaAlP 660nm were used. For the use of low-power laser (LPL) alone, red laser InGaAlP 660 nm and infrared laser AsGaAl, 830 nm, both in continuous emission were used. Standard ATCC strains of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) species were used. The antibacterial effect of PDT was quantified by the diameter of the inhibition halos. Results: PDT (LPL 660 nm, 320 J/cm2) with MB at concentration of 50 µg/mL showed antibacterial efficacy only when tested against S. aureus and E. coli strains, as well as with the isolated use of MB at the same concentration. Using LPL alone, whether red or infrared, with different dosimetry, no antibacterial effect was observed. In none of the therapeutic modalities used, P. aeruginosa inactivation was observed. Conclusion: Antibacterial effects of PDT (LPL 660 nm + MB 50 µg/mL) were observed for S. aureus and E. coli, as well as with the isolated use of MB (50 µg/mL). For P. aeruginosa, no antibacterial effect with any of the protocols recommended in the study was observed.


Subject(s)
Photochemotherapy/instrumentation , In Vitro Techniques , Low-Level Light Therapy/instrumentation , Methylene Blue , Anti-Bacterial Agents/immunology , Staphylococcus aureus , Brazil , Statistics, Nonparametric
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Rev. Salusvita (Online) ; 36(1): 205-221, 2017.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-876353

ABSTRACT

INTRODUÇÃO: com advento e criação do aparelho laser em 1960 por Theodore Harold Maiman e a utilização do laser na Endodontia em 1971 com Weichman várias aplicações potenciais foram criadas para a utilização dos lasers. Este estudo permite ao clínico um melhor entendimento da utilização do laser dentro da odontologia mais especificamente na área endodôntica. OBJETIVO: evidenciar o uso do equipamento laser na área endodôntica nas modalidades em: Auxílio no diagnóstico pulpar, capeamento pulpar, pulpotomia, preparo e Limpeza do canal radicular, esterilização dos canais radiculares e terapia fotodinâmica (PDT), irrigação dos canais radiculares, remoção de smear layer e cirurgia parendodontica. MÉTODO: trata-se de uma revisão de literatura estruturada. CONCLUSÃO: este estudo fornece evidências de que o equipamento laser pode ser pensado e usado como um instrumento alternativo o qual pode complementar ou substituir alguns dos tratamentos endodônticos convencionais. (AU)


Introduction: with advent and creation of the laser apparatus in 1960 by Theodore Harold Maiman and posterior use in Endodontics in 1971 with Weichman, several potential applications were created for the use of lasers. This study allows the clinician a better understanding of the use of the laser in dentistry more specifically in the endodontic area. Objective: the objective of this study is to show the use of laser equipment in the endodontic area in the following modalities: Pulp diagnosis, pulp capping, pulpotomy, preparation and root canal cleaning, sterilization of root canals and photodynamic therapy (PDT), root canal irrigation, Smear layer removal and parendodontic surgery. Method: a critical literature review. Conclusion: this study provides evidence that laser equipment can be considered and used as an alternative instrument that can complement or replace some of the conventional endodontic treatments. (AU)


Subject(s)
Photochemotherapy/instrumentation , Pulpotomy , Root Canal Therapy , Endodontics/instrumentation , Laser Therapy/statistics & numerical data , Review Literature as Topic , Smear Layer , Root Canal Preparation/instrumentation , Dental Pulp Capping
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Rev. Assoc. Paul. Cir. Dent ; 70(2): 126-130, abr.-jun. 2016. graf, ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, BBO | ID: lil-797062

ABSTRACT

O presente estudo avaliou diferentes parâmetros como concentração do fotossensibilizador,tempo/energia de irradiação e uso de fibras ópticas, na a PDT para redução bacteriana intracanal.Avaliou-se, in vitro, em cubetas de quartzo contendo concentrações de 50, 100, 150 e 300μM de solução aquosa de Azul de Metileno (AM) a produção de espécies reativas de oxigênio (EROs) em irradiações adicionais de 30s com um laser de diodo emitindo em 660nm. Utilizando-se a mesma metodologia, foi avaliado os efeitos na produção de EROs com e sem o uso de fibra óptica. Concentrações de 50, 150 e 300μM de AM e análise por imagens, avaliaram a formação do fenômeno escudo óptico. Dez incisivos contaminados com P. Aeruginosas bioluminescentes, foram utilizados para analisar as energias/tempo para redução bacteriana intracanal. Imagens obtidas nos dentes avaliaram a contaminação inicial. Os canais foram preenchidos com o fotossensibilizador (PS) eirradiações de 2,4J foram realizadas. A cada irradiação, imagens foram obtidas e a redução bacteriana avaliada. A formação de EROs é maior em concentrações menores do PS, assim como a formação de escudo óptico. O uso de fibra aumenta a formação de ERO quando comparado a irradiação sem fibra. Irradiação com 7J impossibilitou a detecção de biofilme intracanal. A concentração do PS em que há maior eficiência na formação de EROs e menor formação de escudo óptico se encontra entre 50 a 100μM. O uso de fibras ópticas contribui para maior formação de EROs. Energia de irradiação mínima de 7J promove significativa redução bacteriana intracanal.


This study evaluates different approach such as photos sensitizer (PS) concentration, irradiation time/energy, and the use of optical fiber for intracanal microbial reduction. In a quartzcurvet, aqueous solution of Methylene blue at 50, 100, 150 and 300μM was tested for reactive oxygen species production (ROS) after successive irradiations of 30s with a diode laser (660nm,100mW). Using the same methodology, the ROS production was tested using an optical fiber. Image analyses evaluated the presence of optical shield in 3 different concentration of PS. Tencentral incisors were contaminated with bioluminescent P. aeruginosas to test the ideal energy/time for endodontic microbial reduction. Initial contamination was recorded by image after biofilm grown. The root canals were ful filled with Ps and irradiated with successive energiesof 2.4J. After every irradiation new images were recorded to compare the microbial reduction. ROS formation was improved using low concentration of PS, such as optical shield formation. The use of optical fiber did enhance the ROS formation when compared to irradiation with thelaser tip. Energy of 7J was the minimal energy to achieve lost of bioluminescent signal. For more efficient ROS production and minor optical shield presence, a concentration between 50 and 100μM seams to be ideal. The use of an optical fiber improves ROS production. Energy of 7J promotes significative intracanal de contamination.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Endodontics/methods , Endodontics/standards , Endodontics , Photochemotherapy/adverse effects , Photochemotherapy/instrumentation , Photochemotherapy/methods , Lasers/adverse effects , Lasers , Microbiology/classification , Microbiology/statistics & numerical data
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Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-159455

ABSTRACT

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) uses a photoactive dye (photosensitizer [PS])that activates by exposure to light of a specific wavelength in the presence of oxygen. The energy transfer from the activated PS to available oxygen leads to the formation of reactive oxygen species, such as singlet oxygen and free radicals. These chemical species are extremely reactive and can damage proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and other components of the bacterial cell wall. Bacterial biofilms are widely implicated in their role in the causation of gingivitis and periodontitis. Prophylactic and therapeutic regimens for dental plaque related diseases include the usage of various chemotherapeutic agents. Since it is difficult to maintain therapeutic concentrations of these agents in the oral cavity and they run the risk of being rendered ineffective by bacterial resistance mechanisms, the need for an alternative antimicrobial approach in the treatment and prevention of dental plaque related diseases was felt. Many studies have reported the killing of bacteria via lethal photosensitization including both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Photosensitization leads to bacterial elimination, with minimal chances of microbial resistance and with no adverse effects on host tissues and resident microflora. In dentistry, PDT has found use in the treatment of oral cancers, bacterial and fungal infections, and also in the detection of malignancies. PDT is free from genotoxic and mutagenic effects; another important factor for long-term safety. The ease of accessibility of the oral cavity to illumination makes it a suitable target for PDT.


Subject(s)
Humans , Laser Therapy/instrumentation , Laser Therapy/methods , Laser Therapy/therapeutic use , Laser Therapy/statistics & numerical data , Periodontitis/radiotherapy , Periodontitis/therapy , Photochemotherapy/instrumentation , Photochemotherapy/methods , Photochemotherapy/trends , Photochemotherapy/statistics & numerical data
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Natal; s.n; jul. 2014. 128 p. (BR).
Thesis in Portuguese | LILACS, BBO | ID: biblio-867010

ABSTRACT

Embora a terapia fotodinâmica venha sendo utilizada como uma ferramenta útil nos últimos 30 anos em oncologia, poucos estudos clínicos em odontologia têm sido conduzidos. A terapia fotodinâmica (TFD) utiliza fotossensibilizantes atóxicos e seletivos que são administrados nas células alvo seguida de aplicação local de luz visível, produzindo espécies reativas de oxigênio capazes de ocasionar morte celular por apoptose ou necrose, de afetar a vascularidade local, além de exercer importantes efeitos no sistema imune. Novas gerações de fármacos fotossensibilizantes, como as ftalocianinas nanoparticuladas tem apresentado excelentes resultados na atividade antitumoral e antibacteriana. Neste contexto, o presente trabalho realizou o primeiro protocolo clínico de aplicação local da nanoemulsão de cloroalumínio ftalocianina (AlClFc) seguida de irradiação em gengiva de humanos, e analisou descritiva e comparativamente, por meio de imunoistoquímica, a expressão de RANK, RANKL, OPG e VEGF em um modelo split-mouth. Oito voluntários saudáveis com indicação clínica de exodontia foram incluídos no estudo. Sete dias antes da exodontia, foi aplicado na gengiva dos participantes, 5µM de nanoemulsão de AlClFc seguida de irradiação com laser diodo (660nm, 7J/cm2), o lado contralateral foi utilizado como controle. Os espécimes teciduais foram removidos sete dias após a TFD e subdivididos em dois grupos (grupo teste e grupo controle) para análise histológica e imunoistoquímica. Os pacientes foram monitorados no dia aplicação, 7, 14 e 30 dias após a terapia para avaliação de efeitos adversos da terapia. Alterações vasculares foram observadas nas amostras gengivais que receberam a TFD. Áreas de edema e congestão vascular, além de intensa vascularização foram visualizadas. Adicionalmente, focos de calcificação distrófica em região subepitelial foram visualizados nos espécimes do grupo teste. Os resultados demonstraram um padrão similar dos escores de imunomarcação de RANK, RANKL e VEGF entre os grupos teste e controle, não havendo diferença estatística significante (p=0.317, p=0.777, p=0.814, respectivamente). RANK e RANKL exibiram imunomarcação fraca ou ausente na maioria dos espécimes analisados. Não houve imunomarcação para a OPG. O VEGF mostrou imunomarcação moderada a forte nos espécimes do grupo teste. Adicionalmente, o estudo clínico mostrou que a terapia foi bem tolerada por todos os pacientes. Os efeitos adversos foram de curta duração e totalmente reversíveis. Tomados em conjunto, os resultados apresentados neste estudo mostraram que o protocolo utilizado por nós, mediado por nanoemulsão contendo AlClFc, é seguro para aplicação clínica em tecido gengival e, sugerem uma forte imunomarcação para o VEGF após a terapia. (AU)


Although photodynamic therapy have been used as a useful tool over the past 30 years in oncology, few clinical trials have been conducted in dentistry. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) uses non-toxic photosensitizers and selective which are administered in target cells followed by local application of visible light, producing reactive oxygen species capable of causing cell death by apoptosis or necrosis, injured the local vasculature, and exert important effects on the immune system. New generations of photosensitizing agents, such as nanoparticulate phthalocyanines, has shown excellent results in antitumor and antibacterial activity . In this context, the present work constitutes the first clinical protocol of local application of nanoemulsion chloro-aluminum phthalocyanine (AlClFc) followed by irradiation in human gingiva, and analyzed descriptively and comparatively , by means of immunohistochemistry , the expression of RANK , RANKL , OPG and VEGF in a split -mouth model. Eight healthy volunteers with clinical indication for extraction were included in the study . Seven days before the extraction, was injected in the gingiva of participants, 5µM of nanoemulsion AlClFc followed by irradiation with diode laser (660nm, 7J/cm2 ), the contralateral side was used as control. Tissue specimens were removed seven days after the TFD is performed. Tissues sample were divided into two groups (test and control groups) for histological and immunohistochemical analysis. Patients were monitored at days, 0, 7, 14 and 30 to assess adverse effects of the therapy. Vascular alterations were seen in gingival samples that received PDT. Areas of edema and vascular congestion, and intense vascularization were viewed . Additionally, dystrophic calcification in subepithelial region were observed in the test group. The results showed a similar pattern of immunostaining scores of RANK, RANKL and VEGF between the test and control groups, with no statistically significant difference (p = 0.317, p = 0.777, p = 0.814, respectively). RANK and RANKL exhibited weak or absent immunostaining in most specimens analyzed. There was no immunostaining for OPG. VEGF showed moderate to strong immunostaining in specimens from the test group. In addition, the clinical study showed that therapy was well tolerated by all patients. Adverse effects were short-time and completely reversible. Taken together, the results presented in this study showed that PDT mediated by nanoemulsion containing AlClPc is safe for clinical application in gingival tissue and suggests that a strong immunostaining for VEGF after therapy. (AU)


Subject(s)
Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A/immunology , Photochemotherapy/instrumentation , Photochemotherapy/methods , Gingiva/radiation effects , RANK Ligand/immunology , Osteoprotegerin/immunology , Surgery, Oral/instrumentation , Statistics, Nonparametric , Immunohistochemistry/methods , Inflammation/chemically induced , Nanotechnology/methods
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RBM rev. bras. med ; 66(supl.3): 22-26, abr. 2009.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-529235

ABSTRACT

A terapia fotodinâmica (PDT) utiliza um agente fotossensibilizante, luz e oxigênio molecular para matar seletivamente certos tipos de células. Na Dermatologia, utiliza-se o PDT com sucesso no tratamento de câncer de pele não melanoma e lesões prémalignas. A introdução do ácido aminolevulínico (ALA) diminuiu a morbidade do PDT e isso despertou novos interesses para seu uso, como o tratamento de dermatoses inflamatórias e um adjuvante nos tratamentos de fotorrejuvenescimento. Este artigo avalia uma paciente fotoenvelhecida tratada com o PDT.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Middle Aged , Photochemotherapy/instrumentation , Photochemotherapy/methods , Photochemotherapy , Rejuvenation/physiology , Aminolevulinic Acid/therapeutic use , Dermatologic Agents/therapeutic use
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Rev. Fac. Cienc. Méd. (Córdoba) ; 57(1): 31-6, 2000. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-279405

ABSTRACT

La Terapia Fotodinámica (PDT) es un tratamiento del cáncer basado en la acumulación específica de una droga fotosensible en el tejido maligno. Su posterior radiación con una longitud de onda apropiada, induce la producción de singuletes de oxígeno responsable de la peroxidación de las organelas y la muerte de las células neoplásicas. En el Centro de Microscopía Electrónica de la Universidad Nacional de Córdoba se diseñó y construyó un prototipo de fuente de irradiación no coherente de 630nm el que posibilitó la aplicación de PDT por primera vez en nuestro país. Este prototipo ha sido aplicado satisfactoriamente en el tratamiento de la queratosis actínica. Fueron tratadas 100 lesiones en 27 pacientes utilizando como fotosensibilizador al ácido d amino levulínico (ALA) al 20 por ciento La activación lumínica duró de 5 a 20 minutos dependiendo de la extensión y profundidad de la lesión. Los resultados obtenidos fueron los siguientes: Remisión Completa de las lesiones (RC) 84por ciento, Remisión parcial (RP) 10 por ciento, Sin respuesta (SR) 0 por ciento y Sin datos (SD) 6 por ciento. En el último grupo están incluidos aquellos pacientes que no retornaron para su evaluación. La alta efectividad, sumada a la inmejorable respuesta cosmética y la reducida agresividad, hacen de PDT el método de elección en el tratamiento de esta patología. El prototipo utilizado en este estudio demostró ser además de no invasivo y bien tolerado, altamente efectivo.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Aged , Middle Aged , Levulinic Acids/therapeutic use , Precancerous Conditions/drug therapy , Keratosis/drug therapy , Photochemotherapy/instrumentation , Photosensitizing Agents/therapeutic use , Aged, 80 and over , Equipment Design , Remission Induction
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