STENT
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Oct 23, 2014
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Oct 12, 2012
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This invention relates to the treatment and diagnosis of abnormalities of the epithelial-lined surface of the esophagus and, in particular, to esophageal stents having a surface coating comprising a photosensitizing agent or a precursor thereof for use in methods of photodynamic treatment (PDT) or photodynamic diagnosis (PDD) of the esophagus. The stents find particular use in methods of diagnosing and/or treating Barrett's esophagus and in diagnostic methods for monitoring the progression of the disease.
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