Abstract
A total of 718 ocular squamous cell carcinomas of cattle were treated with various cryosurgical units and techniques during a 2.5 year study. In 609 of the lesions, a single freeze was used, with a cure rate (total regression) of 66%. In 109 lesions treated with a double freeze thaw cycle (rapid freeze to -25C, and unaided thaw followed immediately by refreezing to -25C), the cure rate was 97%. Cryosurgical units designed for delivery of liquid nitrogen provided a more rapid rate of freezing and, thus, a higher cure rate than did units designed for delivery of nitrogen vapor. It was concluded that: cryosurgery for treatment of squamous cell carcinoma is a simple and rapid procedure; is economical; provides analgesia itself, due to sensory nerve injury; requires minimal preoperative and no postoperative medications; causes minimal side effects; may be repeated; and is excellent for use on suspect premalignant lesions.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 213-216 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association |
| Volume | 168 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| State | Published - 1976 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Veterinary