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Mastectomy with Tissue Expander CareMap: Before, during, and after your hospital stay - 12/2020

Mastectomy with Tissue Expander CareMap: Before, during, and after your hospital stay
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Abstract

This handout, called a CareMap, shows what a patient may expect when scheduled for mastectomy surgery with tissue expander at University of Washington Medical Center. It covers how to get ready for the surgery, what to expect on the day of surgery and during the hospital stay, and self-care for 4 weeks after discharge.

Author
Surgical Specialties Center/Surgical Services
Publisher
University of Washington Medical Center
Date Published (original date)
2015
Revision Date
12/2020
General Subject
Hospital Stay
Surgery
Specific Subject/Keyword
Mastectomy
Self-care
Languages
English
Record ID
4385