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Patient Education Resources

1,534 Patient Education Resources

Parathyroidectomy and Kidney Disease

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WQ85-0739

Your parathyroid glands are in your neck and help to control your blood calcium and phosphorous levels. This pamphlet explains what a parathyroidectomy is, the possible complications with this surgery, care after surgery, how to take care of your incision, blood work, and medications.

Parenting While Coping with Change

PL-1286: This pamphlet is part of the Diabetes in Children and Youth Series. When a child is diagnosed with diabetes, caregivers often put their children’s needs first. This pamphlet has tips on how to take care of your child and yourself as you cope with the change that comes with new diabetes diagnosis.

Parotidectomy

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WV85-0359

A parotidectomy is surgery to remove your parotid gland(s). The parotid glands are large salivary glands. They are on the side of your face, just in front of and below your ears. This pamphlet explains what will happen right after surgery, care at home, follow-up care, and symptoms that need immediate medical attention.

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