Photodynamic therapy for skin carcinomas: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is increasingly used for the treatment of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). However, it is unknown whether photodynamic therapy is more effective than other commonly used treatment modalities for these cancers.

Purpose

The aim of this study was to determine the relative efficacy and safety of PDT compared with placebo or other interventions for the treatment of skin carcinomas.

Methods

Searches were performed in PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials databases. We included randomized controlled trials comparing the PDT with other interventions in adults skin BCC or SCC that reported on lesion response, recurrence, cosmetic appearance, or safety outcomes.

SUBMITTER: Ou-Yang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9892842 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature