Illumination profile characterization of a light device for the dosimetry of intra-pleural photodynamic therapy for mesothelioma

摘要

Background: Complete and homogeneous illumination of the pleural cavity is essential to the success of photodynamic therapy (PDT) for mesothelioma, but remains a challenge. Knowing the repartition and propagation of light around the light applicator could be the first step towards optimizing dosimetry. Here we propose a characterization method of the illumination profile of a specific light device.