Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy associated with partial removal of carious tissue in a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) may have both spinal and bulbar manifestations, affects upper and lower limbs, resulting in respiratory insufficiency [1], difficulty gait and muscle paralysis [2]. In this way, functional alterations characterize ALS. Initially occurs in the lower limbs, progressing to the upper limbs until reaching the bulbar muscles [3]. This condition is often debilitating preventing the affected person of performing daily tasks on its own.

Source: Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy - May 22, 2018 Category: Laser Surgery Authors: Elizi ário Vitoriano de Araújo Neto, Alinne Patierry Oliveira Pacífico Feitosa, Giovanni Iury Martins Pontes, Luiz Carlos Costa Madeira Alves Tags: Case report Source Type: research