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Is Ductography The Right Procedure To Examine Breasts?
Question: Hi - you've been so kind to patiently answer my questions. I had a mammogram and ultrasound on monday and both were clear. I saw my family physician yesterday and she referred me to a breast surgeon who I will see next monday. I'm anticipating he will want to do a Ductogram and then excision - would you agree? Also, what type of anesthesIA would typically be used for the excision? Would it be general anesthesia? Is there anything else I should be aware of as I move through this process? Thanks again for all your help.
Brief Answer:
No anesthesia generally.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I guess you addressed the query to me, though I just picked it up from the general thread !
If you wish to write in directly to me, you can use the direct link -
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-aarti-abraham/64623.
Good to hear from you by the way, and I am glad that the mammogram and scan came out normal.
That significantly reduces the chances of a florid malignancy being there.
Does the discharge still continue ?
TO address your queries -
1. Yes a ductogram ( galactogram ) and excision ( if indicated ) is the next logical and most probable step.
2. There is typically no anesthesia used as it is not painful.
3. I am giving you a link for a site that will help you with understanding the procedure -
http://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info.cfm?pg=galactogram
Please go through it, and let me know if it helped you.
I would be glad to address any follow up queries.
Wish you luck.
Take care.
No anesthesia generally.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I guess you addressed the query to me, though I just picked it up from the general thread !
If you wish to write in directly to me, you can use the direct link -
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-aarti-abraham/64623.
Good to hear from you by the way, and I am glad that the mammogram and scan came out normal.
That significantly reduces the chances of a florid malignancy being there.
Does the discharge still continue ?
TO address your queries -
1. Yes a ductogram ( galactogram ) and excision ( if indicated ) is the next logical and most probable step.
2. There is typically no anesthesia used as it is not painful.
3. I am giving you a link for a site that will help you with understanding the procedure -
http://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info.cfm?pg=galactogram
Please go through it, and let me know if it helped you.
I would be glad to address any follow up queries.
Wish you luck.
Take care.
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