Intra-cavity Photodynamic Therapy for malignant tumors of the paranasal sinuses: An in vivo light dosimetry study

T. E.M. van Doeveren, R. L.P. van Veen, F. van den Boom, I. B. Tan, W. H. Schreuder, M. B. Karakullukçu*

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Abstract

Background: Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a promising treatment option for recurrent sinonasal malignancies. However, light administration in this area is challenging given the complex geometry, varying tissue optical properties and difficult accessibility. The goal of this study was to estimate the temporal and spatial variation in fluence and fluence rate during sinonasal mTHPC-mediated PDT. It was investigated whether the predetermined aim to illuminate with a fluence of 20 J⋅cm−2 and fluence rate of 100 mW⋅cm−2 was achieved. Methods: In eleven patients the fluence and fluence rates were measured using in vivo light dosimetry at the target location during real-time sinonasal PDT. There was a variance in sinonasal target location and type of light diffuser used. In four patients two isotropic detectors were used within the same cavity. Results: All measurements showed major fluence rate fluctuations within each single isotropic detector probe over time, as well as between probes within the same cavity. The largest fluence rate range measured was 328 mW⋅cm−2. Only one probe showed a mean fluence rate of ∼100 mW⋅cm−2. Taken all probes together, a fluence rate above 80 mW⋅cm−2 was measured in 31 % of the total light exposure; in 22 % it was less than 20 mW⋅cm−2. Thirty-three percent showed a fluence of at least 20 J⋅cm−2. Conclusions: The current dosimetry approach for sinonasal intra-cavity PDT shows major temporal and spatial variations in fluence rate and a large variance in light exposure time. The results emphasize the need for improvement of in vivo light dosimetry and dosimetry planning.

Original languageEnglish
Article number101972
Pages (from-to)1-8
Number of pages8
JournalPhotodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy
Volume32
Early online date21 Aug 2020
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2020

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Keywords

  • Fluence rate
  • In vivo light distribution
  • Intra-cavity dosimetry
  • Light dosimetry
  • Paranasal sinuses
  • Photodynamic therapy

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