Breast ductography
NewsDuctography is a method of X-ray examination of the milky ducts by artificially contrasting them (introducing a special contrast agentinto them).
- It is carried out in order to identify the pathology of the ducts of the breast.
This study is recommended for patients who have complaints of discharge from the breast.
- Before carrying out the doctor necessarily conducts a cytological examination of the separated nipple.
Preparation for the procedure
Most patients do not need special training.
- Sometimes the doctor recommends that patients take antispasmodic drugs 2-3 days before the study.
Contraindications
This method has absolute contraindications:
- acute inflammatory processes in the mammary gland,
- acute mental disorders,
- allergy to iodine-containing drugs.
Relative contraindications for the procedure may be pregnancy, breast-feeding. The decision to perform the study is made by the doctor on an individual basis.
This technique shows very high diagnostic efficiency for detecting pathology in the milky ducts.
The specialists of the Women's Health Clinic have extensive experience in performing this manipulation and interpreting the data obtained. If you have complaints from the breast, do not delay contacting a mammologist.
Our doctors are always ready to help you!
