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what is major duct excision

by misjackie, Apr 11, 2009 09:28PM

Tags: breast surgery

how do they perfprm a major duct excision? and why don't they put you to sleep for it?

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by japdip

, Apr 11, 2009 10:24PM

To: misjackie

This is a relatively minor procedure that is done under local anesthesia. I would imagine that there may also be some IV sedation involved and you may not be completely aware. After the duct is identified a small incision is made around the areola and the duct is removed. The scar is almost undetectabel after healing.

by misjackie, Apr 12, 2009 08:41PM

To: japdip

thanks for the information.

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