How long does it take to heal from milk duct surgery?

You may need to take 2 – 5 days off work. You should be able to gradually get back to normal activities when you feel well enough, but avoid heavy lifting and stretching at first. You will be given an appointment to see your surgeon at the Breast Unit to discuss the results of the tissue removed during the operation.

How are milk ducts removed surgically?

The operation is performed under a general anaesthetic. A small incision around the areola (the line between the brown area of the nipple and the remaining skin of the breast) is made and all of the ducts are removed and sent for pathological assessment.

Why would you have a breast duct removed?

A breast duct excision is an important procedure that assists your doctor in ruling out breast cancer as a potential cause if you are experiencing sudden bloody discharges from your nipple. Typically, some form of cancer is not the cause of the discharge.

Can you remove your milk ducts?

A duct excision is an operation where milk ducts under the nipple and areola are removed. It can be used to remove a single duct or all of the major ducts coming up to the nipple.

Is duct ectasia painful?

Duct ectasia of the breast is a noncancerous condition that results in clogged ducts around your nipple. While it sometimes causes pain, irritation, and discharge, it’s generally not a cause for concern. Duct ectasia doesn’t cause breast cancer, nor does it increase your risk of developing it.

Is intraductal papilloma surgery painful?

Treatment for Intraductal Papilloma After surgery, you may have pain for several days. Your doctor will give you instructions to care for the wound. You might need to take antibiotics to prevent infection after the operation. If you have unexplained nipple discharge or have a lump in your breast, talk to your doctor.

How many milk ducts does a woman have?

The milk ducts, also called lactiferous ducts, are the tubes that carry your breast milk from where it is made in the glandular tissue of your breast out to your nipple. There are approximately 15 to 20 milk ducts located in your breast.

Can duct ectasia go away?

While duct ectasia can be uncomfortable, it’s usually a harmless condition that resolves on its own. As it goes away, there are several home remedies you can try to help manage your symptoms. In some cases, you may need surgery to remove a clogged milk duct. This is usually a quick, safe procedure.

How long does duct ectasia take to heal?

Your doctor may prescribe an antibiotic for 10 to 14 days to treat an infection caused by mammary duct ectasia. Even if your symptoms greatly improve or disappear completely after starting the antibiotic, it’s important to take all your medication as prescribed.

What happens after intraductal papilloma surgery?

Should you have a breast papilloma removed?

Because there is even a small risk of cancer, papillomas should be surgically removed and biopsied. The difference between a benign and cancerous papilloma cannot always be appreciated after a needle biopsy.

What is a breast duct excision?

What is a breast duct excision? Your surgeon has recommended an operation to find out the cause of your nipple discharge. The operation, called a breast duct excision, involves removing the end of all the milk ducts (total duct excision) or less commonly removing a single milk duct (microdochectomy).

Can you still breastfeed after all the ducts are removed?

However, as finding all the ducts can sometimes be difficult, you may need to have more ducts removed if the discharge comes back. Breastfeeding isn’t possible from that breast if all the major ducts are removed, but may be possible after a microdochectomy. The operation is usually done under a general anaesthetic.

How long does a breast excision surgery take?

The operation is usually performed with a general anaesthetic (where you are asleep) and lasts about 20-30 minutes. Most patients can go home the same day as the procedure. What are the benefits of breast duct excision?

Is it possible to breastfeed after a microdochectomy?

Breastfeeding isn’t possible from that breast if all the major ducts are removed, but may be possible after a microdochectomy. The operation is usually done under a general anaesthetic.