Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cryosurgery for cancer and other diseases in dogs, cats, and horses
By Krahwinkel, D J et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1976·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Cryosurgical treatment of cancerous and noncancerous diseases of dogs, horses, and cats.
Plain-English summary
A variety of pets, including dogs, cats, and horses, were treated with cryosurgery for both cancerous and noncancerous conditions. In a follow-up of 52 animals, about 61% showed no signs of their issues returning. For example, 7 out of 10 dogs with anal fistulas healed well, although 2 did have a recurrence. However, the treatment was not effective for invasive tumors in the mouth and nose. Overall, side effects were minimal, making cryosurgery a promising option for certain conditions in pets.
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Abstract
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.
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