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Medial and Lateral Branch Block (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Under Revision
This is a pain management procedure that involves an injection of a local anesthetic onto the nerves of the spinal joints. The purpose is to help diagnose the cause and location of the pain, as well as providing pain relief. (English) Colour
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255838Fluoroscopy (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
Fluoroscopy is a continuous x-ray that is passed through the part of the body the doctor or nurse practitioner needs to treat. This pamphlet provides information on what to expect, as well as a detailed map on where to find the pain management clinic. (English) Colour
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255826Welcome to the Breast Health Clinic (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public
This is a clinic for adults who have a lump or a change in their breast. Our clinic has a team of health professionals who have special training in the care and treatment of the breast. The aim of our clinic is to see you as quickly as possible and find the reason for the change in your breast. (English) Colour
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262308Care after a Needle Breast Biopsy [English] Permalink Public
Your breast will be tender and a little swollen after the biopsy. You might get a bruise at the site of the biopsy. This is all normal and should go away within a few days. This pamphlet describes how to take care of yourself following the biopsy, what to watch for, and when to get help. (English) Colour
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264393General Instructions - Post-op Discharge Instructions (Mission Memorial Hospital, Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre) [English] Permalink Public
This pamphlet provides more general information for discharged post-operative patients. This covers such areas as permitted activities, dressing care, and when to follow up with your family doctor or surgeon. (English) Colour
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255606Excision of Pilonidal Sinus (and/or Abscess) (Mission Memorial Hospital, Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre) [English] Permalink Public
This pamphlet provides information on what a pilonidal is, how it is excised (removed), wound care, and what activities are permitted. (English) Colour
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255612Physiotherapy after Thoracic Surgery (Surrey Memorial Hospital, Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre) [English] Permalink Public
This resource describes the course of physiotherapy required following thoracic surgery. The information includes what to expect during your hospital stay and after you go home, breathing and arm exercises, and the importance of correct posture. (English) Colour
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255571Nipple 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
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262615Breast 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
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262525Laparoscopy (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
A laparoscopy is a type of minimally invasive surgery that uses small, keyhole incisions and fiberoptic lighting to employ cameras and long specialized instrumentation to complete the surgery. This pamphlet contains detailed instructions to follow after the operation. (English) Colour
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