Association of 5-aminolevulinic acid fluorescence guided resection with photodynamic therapy in recurrent glioblastoma: a matched cohort study.

Erasmo Barros da Silva JuniorMarília Wellichan Mancini VasquezBernardo Correa de Almeida TeixeiraMaurício Coelho NetoFlávia SprengerJorge Luis Novak FilhoLuciana Almeida-LopesRicardo Ramina

Published in: Acta neurochirurgica (2024)

The association of PDT immediately after 5-ALA FGR for recurrent malignant glioma seems to be associated with better survival without additional or severe morbidity. Despite the need for larger, randomized series, the proposed treatment is a feasible and safe addition to the reoperation.

Keyphrases

photodynamic therapy
fluorescence imaging
open label
early onset
placebo controlled