Ductoscopy
Rapid diagnosis and prevention in mammalogy
The new procedure of micro endoscopic dusctoscopy is a practical diagnostic method for visual inspection of the ducts in the chest with a camera. This ensures that the surgeon has direct access to the ductal epithelium. Its increasing importance in the diagnosis of intraductal anomalies in the case of pathological nipple drainage/discharge is especially important for patients with negative conventional images for breast cancer.
WHAT IS DUCTOSCOPY?
New endoscopic technique that allows direct visualization, more accurate identification, analysis and possible excision of intraductal abnormalities.
Effective diagnostic tool used in assessing women with pathological nipple discharge.
Suitable procedure for optimal minimally invasive treatment, which has a positive impact on the patient's quality of life.
USE OF DUCTOSCOPE
Fast, safe and undemanding technology
Insert ductoscope
After disinfection and surface or local infiltration anesthesia of the areola, the tip of the ductoscope is inserted into the breast milk duct, which is then dilated with saline solution. The channel is then assessed under video guidance. The new small diameter scope fits perfectly without causing irritation or disrupting the inside of the chest in any way.
Video guidance
After assessing the main ducts, the surgeon continues with the lateral ducts to be examined until further progression is no longer possible due to the size of the microendoscope inserted. When the appropriate channels have been inspected, the instrument is removed and the procedure is completed.
Inspect ducts
This arrangement also allows the use of a three-wire basket and/or laser wire for a minimally invasive procedure. Therefore, in case of any findings, the 3-wire can simply be inserted into the milk duct around papilloma, which is immediately extracted under direct visualization. The obtained tissue is removed from the duct and sent for confirmation of pathological analysis.
ADVANTAGES
Innovation within Mammalogy
COST EFFICIENT
This procedure does not require general anesthesia or preliminary preparations, allowing the diagnostic examination and possible biopsy or minimally invasive surgery to be performed immediately in the outpatient clinic. This makes ductoscopy a cost-effective treatment.
PRECISE INTERVENTION
Conventional examination methods such as mammography, ultrasound or MRI cannot always determine the cause of the problem the patient is experiencing. The examination with a ductoscope is accurate, contributes to more accurate local resection and can also help to completely avoid surgery in women with endoscopically normal ducts due to benign causes.
DIRECT VISUALIZATION
The procedure allows direct visualization of the breast ducts using submillimeter fiber optic microendoscope inserted through the ductal opening in the nipple surface, allowing real-time observation of the milk ducts of the breast. The scope enlarges the examined canal to 60 times its normal size, resulting in good images.
GENTLE TREATMENT
Studies have shown that ductoscopy does not appear to impact patients' quality of life over time due to its ability to accurately locate intraductal lesions and provide guidance during excision. Compared to other commonly used examination and surgical techniques, patients experience no scarring of the breast tissue and are not exposed to radiation during the examination.
MINIMALLY INVASIVE
Ductoscopy is a minimally invasive microendoscopic technique that allows precise visualization, analysis and excision of intraductal abnormalities. Lesions are accurately localized regardless of the depth of their occurrence. Therefore, the operation is performed without unnecessary tissue damage, ensuring the patient's rapid recovery.
