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Advanced, Minimally-Invasive
Surgery for the Detection and Biopsy
of the smallest of Breast Cancer
Ductoscopy is a procedure that can be done in the
surgeon’s office using a new microendoscopic instrument
called a ductoscope.
It has long been known that breast cancer begins
in the breast ducts years before a breast mass can
be felt or seen on mammogram. Using a local anesthetic
on the breast, a tiny instrument is inserted through
the duct itself. No incision into the breast is done.
Through this instrument the surgeon can visualize
the cells lining the ducts, and abnormalities can
be noted. If abnormal tissue is seen, a biopsy can
be done. This can alleviate the need for further
surgery. Treatment decisions can then be made based
on the findings.
Common indications for this procedure include spontaneous
or bloody discharge from the breast.
Darius S. Francescatti, M.D. of University Surgeons
is one of the first doctors in the Chicago area to
make this procedure available in his office. We are
very happy to be able to offer the most advanced diagnostic
and surgical treatments for breast cancer at University
Surgeons.
For more information about ductoscopy, or if you
would like to be evaluated for this procedure, please
call us at 312-942-6500.
For more info about Darius
S. Francescatti, M.D.
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