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Patient Education Resources

151 Patient Education Resources

Breast Lumpectomy

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WS85-2246

This guide outlines what a lumpectomy is, medications, getting ready for surgery, the day of surgery, wire (needle) localization, after your surgery, taking care of your incision, and follow-up visits with your surgeon.

Cataract Surgery

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WW85-0135

The pamphlet explains the possible risks of cataract surgery, what will happen on the day of surgery, instructions for going home, care at home, and how to use eye drops. A list of symptoms that need medical attention is included. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Chirurgie cervico-faciale avec reconstruction microvasculaire par lambeau

| .pdf | PRINT CODE FF85-2589

Cette opération vise à retirer des tumeurs ou des excroissances (masses) dans la bouche et les environs. Ce document explique à quoi s'attendre avant l'opération, décrit ce qui se passe pendant et après l'opération, précise les complications possibles, explique à quoi s'attendre une fois à la maison, fournit des conseils concernant les activités et donne une liste des symptômes à surveiller. This pamphlet is also available in English.

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