[Use of cryocoagulation in gynecology]

Cryocoagulation was performed in 101 cases, mainly when the lesions were on the surface of the vaginal portion or when endocervicitis resistant to conservative therapy was present. Healing was achieved in 95%, in 65% of the cases in 4 weeks, in 32% in 8 weeks. Cryocoagulation is painless and can be applied without anaesthesia even in out-patients. It is advisable to apply treatment a few days after the end of menstruation. No complications were observed. Pathologic lesions or extensive ruptures of the cervix are not suited for cryocoagulation and should be treated as before by surgical intervention.