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This handout tells how to prepare for a thyroid uptake and scan, a nuclear medicine exam that is used to study the structure and function of the thyroid. Included are how the exam works, how it is done, what to expect during the exam, and how to get the test results.

This brochure explains how to prepare for and what to expect from thyroidectomy or partial thyroidectomy surgery, also called hemithyroidectomy.

This handout explains how tissue expanders are used in breast reconstruction. 

This handout gives instructions for use of EMLA cream, a topical numbing agent that is used before a procedure to help lessen pain.

This handout, called a CareMap, shows what a patient may expect when scheduled for total gastrectomy surgery 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 at home after discharge.

This handout, called a CareMap, shows what a patient may expect when scheduled for total hip and knee replacement surgery at UW Medical Center - Northwest. It covers how to get ready for the surgery, what to expect during the hospital stay, and what to do at home after discharge.

This handout describes the transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) procedure, how to prepare, what to expect, and care instructions for after the procedure.

This handout is designed for patients who have undergone an organ transplant to help them learn about the medications they may be prescribed by their physician after surgery.