A SIMPLE METHOD OF DUCT CANNULATION AND LOCALIZATION FOR GALACTOGRAPHY BEFORE EXCISION IN PATIENTS WITH NIPPLE DISCHARGE

A monofilament polypropylene guiding suture was inserted into a secret ing duct in 72 female patients (aged 15-78 years) with nipple discharg e. Cannulation and injection of contrast material was successful in al l patients before galactography and of methylene blue dye before excis ion. Patients did not report discomfort, no injuries ensued, and no du ct was perforated. This technique should expedite excision of a discha rging duct and any lobules.