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Pulmonary Rehabilitation Clinic (New Westminster) [English] Permalink Public

A pamphlet providing information on the rehab program at iConnect Health Centre to improve the quality of life for those individuals living with the limitations associated with lung disease. (English) Black & White

Nipple Discharge - Is this normal? [English] Permalink Public

Any fluid that is not milk and is leaking out from a nipple of the breast is called ‘nipple discharge’. This pamphlet discusses nipple discharge, what causes it, what tests are done, and how it is treated. (English) Colour

Breast Calcifications [English] Permalink Public

Breast calcifications (sounds like kal-seh-feh-kay-shuns) are tiny spots of calcium found anywhere in the breast tissue. The calcifications are so small you won’t feel them. They appear as white spots or flecks on a mammogram (breast x-ray). Sometimes, they are so small they look like dust. This pamphlet describes them, what causes them and how they are treated. (English) Colour

Cone Biopsy (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

A cone biopsy (conization) is a test for cervical cancer that involves taking a cone-shaped sample of the cervix. This factsheet provides information on instructions for home care, when to call the doctor, and what to do if you have pain. (English) Black & White

Hemorrhoid Procedures (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

Hemorrhoids are clumps of tissue in the anal canal that contain blood vessels. Everyone has hemorrhoids, but problems occur when the veins become swollen. This factsheet discusses the causes, treatment options, and when to contact your doctor. (English) Black & White

Going Home After Endometrial Ablation (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

Endometrial ablation is a treatment option for excessive menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia). Endometrial ablation destroys the tissue that lines the uterus (endometrium), while leaving the uterus and cervix in place. This factsheet has information on home care and what symptoms to expect. (English) Black & White

Going Home After Cystoscopy (C&P) or Ureteral Stent Insertion (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

A cystoscopy, or cystoscopy and pyelogram (C&P), is a procedure done to examine the lining of the urethra and bladder to test for bladder cancer. A ureteral stent is a thin, flexible tube threaded into the ureter to help urine drain from the kidney to the bladder or to an external collection system. (English) Black & White

Blepharoplasty (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

Blepharoplasty is a procedure to remove excess skin and/or fat from the upper or lower eyelid. This factsheet provides information on what one can expect before, during, and after the procedure. (English) Black & White

After Extracorporeal Shock-Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

Extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy, or ESWL, refers to a procedure used to treat patients with kidney stones, prostate and urinary tract conditions. Acoustic shock waves break kidney stones into tiny pieces that are then passed in the urine. This factsheet provides instructions on what to do to encourage these tiny pieces to be flushed from your system. (English) Black & White

Going Home After ERCP (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

ERCP is short for Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-Pancreatography. This is a test designed to image and to treat disorders of the liver, bile ducts, and pancreas. This factsheet provides information on what to do at home if you feel discomfort and when to seek immediate medical attention. (English) Black & White