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Patient Education Resources

1,406 Patient Education Resources

Botox® Injection

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WW85-0282

Botox® injections are used to treat blepharospasm (rapid eye blinking) or facial muscle spasms. This pamphlet explains what Botox® is and how it works, how to get ready for your appointment, what will happen during and after the treatment, and side effects.This pamphlet is also available in French.

Bowel Surgery

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WI85-0046

During surgery, a part of your bowel will be removed. This pamphlet will answer some of your questions about your stay in the hospital and care at home. Topics include: activity after surgery, nutrition, controlling discomfort, and care of your incision.

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.

Bronchoscopy

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WF85-0712

A bronchoscopy is a procedure to look at your trachea (windpipe) and other major airways in your lungs. This pamphlet explains how the procedure is done, how to get ready for it, and what to expect after.

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