DUCTOSCOPY

The new procedure of micro endoscopic ductoscopy is a feasible diagnostic method for visual inspection of the breast ducts through a camera, that provides surgeons direct access to the ductal epithelium. Its increasing importance in the diagnosis of intraductal anomalies in case of pathologic nipple discharge is especially significant for patients that have negative conventional imagery for breast cancer... This procedure does not require general anesthesia or any preliminary preparations, thus the diagnostic exploration and possible biopsy or minimally invasive surgery can be carried out instantly at the outpatient clinic. This makes ductoscopy a cost-effective treatment... Ductoscope is a device allowing direct visualization of any abnormalities within the ductal system, which is inserted into the ducts of the breast via nipple oriffice. The device is used to identify and diagnose very small lesions, that often cannot be yet detected by mammography, ultrasound or other commonly..

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