[The cryodestruction of cancer of the lower lip]

The authors review the results of cryogenic treatment of the lower lip cancer and its recurrences in 212 patients for 1973-1989. The technique of cryodestruction is analysed. It is found that the best results were achieved at the disease stage I-II and local cancer relapses after radiation treatment. The responses were also satisfactory in stage III cancer without extensive spread in the region.