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Wide local excision - What is it and why do I need it?
Information for patients who have had plastic and reconstructive surgery
Read moreWide local excision (WLE) of a breast lump
Explains operation to remove a lump in the breast with some surrounding healthy breast tissue
Read moreWill I Need A Blood Transfusion?
Information from the NHS Blood & Transport Services about receiving a blood transfusion.
Read moreWire guided excision biopsy of the breast
Explains what happens during a wire-guided excision biopsy of an abnormality identified on your mammogram or ultrasound scan
Read moreWireless capsule endoscopy
Information about an investigation of your small bowel using wireless capsule endoscopy
Read moreWisdom teeth removal
Explains possible forthcoming treatment and contains answers to many of the commonly asked questions
Read moreWomb Cancer: Self directed follow up
This leaflet is for women who have received treatment for womb/endometrial cancer. It explains how follow-up appointments are changing.
Read moreWound care after dermatology surgery (no stitches)
Wound care advice (no stitches) following skin surgery
Read moreWound care after Dermatology surgery (with stitches)
Advice on wound care following skin surgery (with stitches).
Read moreWound care after leaving the Emergency Department
Advice on how to care for your wound at home, after leaving the Emergency Department
Read moreWound care during and after radiotherapy
Step-by-step guide will help you to care for your wound at home with the on-going support of the Review Radiographer Team
Read moreWrist (distal radius) fracture conservative (non-operative) management
Outlines conservative management of a wrist fracture
Read moreWrist (distal radius) fracture surgical management
This leaflet outlines surgical management (an operation) of a wrist fracture
Read moreWrist active range of movement exercises
Exercises to gently stretch your wrist if you have arthritis
Read moreWrist fracture exercises following surgery
Exercises to help you get back to full fitness as quickly as possible after your operation
Read moreWrist injuries discharge advice
Advice and exercises following discharge from hospital with a wrist injury
Read moreWrist strengthening exercises
Exercises to help you strengthen your wrist following an injury
Read moreX-ray guided core biopsy - stereo
What to expect during an X-ray guided core biopsy of your breast(s)
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