ZIC "Medical Karaj" is very pleased to introduce Prof. Dr. Florian Fitzal from Wiener Privatklinik, Vienna, Austria. He is an established specialist in the field of breast disease and has many years of experience.
Prof. Florian Fitzal is a specialist in oncological, reconstructive and aesthetic breast surgery in Wiener Privatklinik, with more than 15 years of experience in the field. He is the director of the breast surgery department, as well as the deputy director of the Breast Health Center. He has participated in numerous conferences and studies over the years. In addition, prof. Fitzal has authored more than 150 publications.
He is a member of a number of professional societies:
- Austrian Breast and Colon Cancer Study Group ABCSG (in the President's Council);
- Austrian Society of Surgery ÖGC;
- Austrian Society of Senology ÖGS (board member);
- Austrian Society of Surgical Oncology ACO-ASSO (board member);
- European Society of Surgical Oncology ESSO (Examiner EBSQ FEBS Breast);
- European Society for Medical Oncology
He has been awarded many times, some of his honors are:
- For the best dissertation in intensive care medicine in 1999 in Austria (ÖGARI);
- From the Austrian Society of Senologyin 2005 and 2009;
- From the City of Vienna for a cancer research project in 2011 and others.
What is mastitis?
Breast disease is inflammation of the mammary glands at the local level. It can affect individual glands or the whole breast if the inflammation spreads to the extraglandular tissue, going beyond the glands.
What is the cause of this breast disease?
There is no clear reason. It is usually established during pregnancy or in the lactation period due to impaired galactostasis. This causes milk to remain in the gland for an abnormally long time, resulting in local overstimulation of the mammary epithelium. It can lead to local inflammation, and it is easier for bacteria to grow in this condition. They cause bacterial infection of the mammary gland, leading to bacterial mastitis.
What are the symptoms of mastitis and how is an accurate diagnosis made?
Typical symptoms are:
- breast redness;
- breast swelling;
- local pain;
- increased breast temperature.
As for the diagnosis, it is made clinically. History taking, palpation of the breast and ultrasound examination are performed, and mammography is done to exclude inflammatory breast cancer. For further diagnosis, magnetic resonance mammography may be done. In this case, the most important thing is to rule out any suspicion of cancer if mastitis is not relieved with standard care over time.
Are there varieties of this breast disease?
Mastitis most often combines bacterial overgrowth and local inflammation. It is extremely important to rule out suspected inflammatory breast cancer. Symptoms are similar, however in most cases no pain is felt.
Are complications possible and what are the treatment methods?
With untimely treatment, complications can occur and abscesses may form. Topical cooling pads and curd dressings are very effective. In addition, taking clindamycin 1800 mg daily for at least 10 days is recommended. Wearing a strapless sports bra, or another variety of tight bra, can relieve pain, and anti-inflammatory medications, which include Parkemed, Deflamat or Mexalen, are used to soothe symptoms.
What are the actions we cannot do without?
If mastitist is sharp, the breast should be Coolи и Yes get attachand curd Local. In the absence of improvement within a few days, you should consult physician and to directionsyat magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound.
