Cryosurgical treatment of cancerous and noncancerous diseases of dogs, horses, and cats
Krahwinkel, D.J.; Merkley, D.F.; Howard, D.R.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 169(2): 201-207
1976
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-1488 PMID: 939712 Document Number: 106620
Cryosurgery was used to treat a variety of cancerous and noncancerous diseases in dogs, horses, and cats. Follow-up evaluation on 52 animals revealed an overall "no recurrence" rate of 61%. Among the animals with no recurrence were 12 of 17 with cutaneous lesions and 5 of 8 (horses) with sarcoids. Seven of 10 dogs with anal fistulas healed after cryosurgery, but 2 had recurrence of the disease. Treatment of invasive neoplasms of the oral and nasal cavities was not successful. Side effects and complications were minimal.