Table 4.
Local clinical symptoms (side effect) after 5-ALA-PDT
|
Clinical symptoms (side effects) |
Cases (n) |
Time to evoke a local response |
Time for local response to subside |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Pain |
25 |
1-3 h after surgery |
3-5 days after surgery |
|
Ulcers |
25 |
24-48 h after surgery |
7-10 days after surgery |
|
Swelling |
4 |
24-48 h after surgery |
3-5 days after surgery |
|
No response |
2 |
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