Microdochectomy
Microdochectomy is a surgical procedure that is performed to remove a milk duct in the breast. This procedure is typically performed when there is an abnormal nipple discharge that is either bloody or clear. The discharge is usually from a single duct, and the procedure is performed to both stop the discharge and to determine the cause of the discharge.
Indications[edit | edit source]
Microdochectomy is indicated when there is a persistent, spontaneous, and unilateral nipple discharge that is either bloody or clear. It is also indicated when the discharge is associated with a mass or abnormal imaging. The procedure is performed to both stop the discharge and to determine the cause of the discharge.
Procedure[edit | edit source]
The procedure is performed under local anesthesia. A small incision is made around the nipple, and the affected duct is identified and removed. The duct is then sent to a laboratory for histological examination to determine the cause of the discharge.
Complications[edit | edit source]
Complications of microdochectomy include infection, bleeding, scarring, and changes in nipple sensation. There is also a risk of recurrence of the nipple discharge if not all of the affected ducts are removed.
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