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Profound endoesophageal cryotherapy.

B M Rodgers, P Pappelis

    Cryobiology
    |February 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    The feline esophagus can tolerate cryotherapy at -100 degrees C, showing complete healing. Temperatures of -120 and -140 degrees C led to esophageal perforation in some cats.

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    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Medicine
    • Gastroenterology

    Background:

    • Cryotherapy is a potential treatment for esophageal lesions.
    • Understanding the tolerance of the feline esophagus to cryoinjury is crucial for its clinical application.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To define the tolerance of the feline esophagus to cryoinjury.
    • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of endoesophageal cryotherapy at various temperatures.

    Main Methods:

    • Thirty-seven cats underwent endoesophageal cryotherapy at -100, -120, and -140 degrees C for 30 seconds.
    • Esophageal tolerance was assessed using ciné esophagography, manometry, and pathological evaluation at multiple time points.
    • Animals were sacrificed at 90 minutes, 4, 10, 14, and 20 days post-procedure.

    Main Results:

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    • Cryoinjury induced mural edema and diminished peristaltic amplitude.
    • All cats treated at -100 degrees C survived with complete esophageal healing.
    • Esophageal perforation occurred in 14% and 15% of cats treated at -120 and -140 degrees C, respectively.

    Conclusions:

    • The feline esophagus demonstrates tolerance to cryotherapy at -100 degrees C, with complete healing observed.
    • Cryotherapy at temperatures below -100 degrees C carries a risk of esophageal perforation.
    • Endoesophageal cryotherapy at -100 degrees C may be a viable treatment for superficial esophageal lesions.