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Drain Care after Breast Surgery [English] Permalink Public
After breast and axilla (armpit) surgery you could have one or more drains. The drain removes old blood and fluid that can collect after surgery. This sheet gives instructions for how to care for the drain(s) at home. (English) Black & White
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Catalogue Number:
264038Body Location:
- Sexual and Reproductive Health,
- Immune System
Diagnosis and Therapy:
- Surgery and Procedures
Disorders and Conditions:
- Surgery
Keywords:
- Care,
- Health,
- Blood,
- Tube,
- Surgery,
- Fluid,
- Instructions,
- Breast,
- Drainage,
- Clinic,
- Drain,
- Armpit,
- Axilla
Demographic:
- Adults
Program:
- Surgical Services
Format:
FactsheetRevision Date:
October 04, 2022Reproduction Rights:
Jan. 22, 2013: On behalf of my department, Multi-Media Services at the BC Cancer Agency, you are granted permission to use the following illustrations that I created for your ‘Drain Care After Breast Surgery’ brochure. Jane Rowlands, BFA, BSc AAM Graphic Artist, Medical Illustrator Multimedia Services BC Cancer Agency Suite 703, 686 West Broadway Vancouver, BC V5Z 1G1 604.877.6000, Local 672152Showing 4 of 17 for search: *:*
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