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Re: ductal regrowth
From:
"Deborah L. Tobin, RN, BSN. IBCLC" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 12 Oct 1997 09:31:56 -0400
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In a message dated 10/11/97 11:43:41 AM, Margie wrote:

<<I have a theory as to why this woman was able to nurse so well following
such extensive surgery.  I believe that since the surgery was done while
breast development was still taking place, that the ducts were able to grow
and re-attach. >>
Margie, others are in agreement with your theory!

From a presentation I gave on nipple variations:

There are other reported instances of the ability to breastfeed in spite of
surgery that completely divided the ducts. The speculation centers around the
possibility of some reformation and recanalization of the lactiferous
ducts[Terrill 1991].

Terrill PJ, Stapleton MJ:  The inverted nipple:  To cut the ducts or not.
 British Journal of Plastic Surgery.  44: 372-77, 1991.

Deb
Springfield,VA

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