Photodynamic Therapy

For centuries, light has been used to cure various diseases. However, it is only recently that a new medical field has arisen. Photodynamic therapy (PDT), also known as photochemotherapy, is a fast-growing technique which was initially devoted to cancer care but which is now recognised as a promising treatment technique in a variety of clinical fields. This title provides a comprehensive explanation of what PDT is and how it has developed as a technique in areas such as the detection of lung cancer and applications in dermatology, gynaecology and neurosurgery.