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After the Breast Biopsy

https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37868
IWK. Breast Health, IWK. Diagnostic Imaging. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2021.
Pamphlet Number
PL-0895
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If your core biopsy is benign, it will be recommended that you return in 6 months time to have a repeat mammogram of the breast that the biopsy was taken from. This appointment will be booked by IWK Central Booking Office and will be faxed to your family doctor's office. Your family doctor's office will then notify you of the date and time of your repeat mammogram appointment.
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Corporate Author
IWK. Breast Health
IWK. Diagnostic Imaging
Alternate Title
Patient Information
Place of Publication
Halifax, NS
Publisher
IWK Health Centre
Date of Publication
2021
Format
Pamphlet
Language
English
Physical Description
1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
Subjects (MeSH)
Delivery of health care
Hospitalization
Women's Health
Surgical Procedures, Operative
Therapeutics
Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
Neoplasms
Health Services
Blood
Subjects (LCSH)
Women--Health and hygiene
Therapeutics
Surgery, Operative
Cancers
Hospital patients
Health services administration
Diagnosis
Medical Care
Blood
Abstract
If your core biopsy is benign, it will be recommended that you return in 6 months time to have a repeat mammogram of the breast that the biopsy was taken from. This appointment will be booked by IWK Central Booking Office and will be faxed to your family doctor's office. Your family doctor's office will then notify you of the date and time of your repeat mammogram appointment.
Notes
Formerly titled "Post Core Biopsy Of The Breast".
Responsibility
IWK Breast Health, Halifax, NS
Pamphlet Number
PL-0895
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Core Biopsy of the Breast

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IWK. Breast Health, IWK. Diagnostic Imaging. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2021.
Pamphlet Number
PL-0896
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What is a stereotactic core biopsy of the breast? A Radiologist (a medical doctor who specializes in reading medical images including ultrasound and x-rays) takes samples of an area in your breast using a needle that is guided by a computer-controlled needle guide attached to the mammography equipment.
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Corporate Author
IWK. Breast Health
IWK. Diagnostic Imaging
Alternate Title
Patient Information
Place of Publication
Halifax, NS
Publisher
IWK Health Centre
Date of Publication
2021
Format
Pamphlet
Language
English
Physical Description
1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
Subjects (MeSH)
Delivery of health care
Hospitalization
Women's Health
Surgical Procedures, Operative
Therapeutics
Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
Neoplasms
Health Services
Blood
Subjects (LCSH)
Women--Health and hygiene
Therapeutics
Surgery, Operative
Cancers
Hospital patients
Health services administration
Diagnosis
Medical Care
Blood
Abstract
What is a stereotactic core biopsy of the breast? A Radiologist (a medical doctor who specializes in reading medical images including ultrasound and x-rays) takes samples of an area in your breast using a needle that is guided by a computer-controlled needle guide attached to the mammography equipment.
Notes
Formerly titled "Stereotactic Core Biopsy of the Breast".
Responsibility
IWK Breast Health, Halifax, NS
Pamphlet Number
PL-0896
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Hysterosalpingogram (HSG)

https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37685
IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, IWK. Reproductive Ambulatory Care, IWK. Gynaecology Unit - Inpatient, IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology, IWK. Preadmission Clinic (WNHP), IWK. Reproductive Endocrine Centre, IWK. Diagnostic Imaging. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2021.
Pamphlet Number
Pl-0163
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Information on the procedure, booking, preparation discharge.
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Corporate Author
IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit
IWK. Reproductive Ambulatory Care
IWK. Gynaecology Unit - Inpatient
IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology
IWK. Preadmission Clinic (WNHP)
IWK. Reproductive Endocrine Centre
IWK. Diagnostic Imaging
Alternate Title
A Patient Guide
Place of Publication
Halifax, NS
Publisher
IWK Health Centre
Date of Publication
2021
Format
Pamphlet
Language
English
Physical Description
1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
Subjects (MeSH)
Gynecologic Surgical Procedures
Women's Health
Surgical Procedures, Operative
Therapeutics
Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
Endocrine System Diseases
Subjects (LCSH)
Women--Health and hygiene
Therapeutics
Surgery, Operative
Gynecology
Endocrine manifestations of general diseases
Diagnosis
Abstract
Information on the procedure, booking, preparation discharge.
Responsibility
IWK Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, Halifax, NS
IWK Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics, Halifax, NS
Pamphlet Number
Pl-0163
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging

https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37990
IWK. Diagnostic Imaging. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2019.
Pamphlet Number
PL-1112
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MRI stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging. An MRI machine uses a powerful magnet, radio waves, and a computer. It does not use radiation or X-rays. The MRI machine takes detailed images that show healthy and unhealthy tissues in your body. These images will help your doctor diagnose various conditions. An MRI is painless.
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Corporate Author
IWK. Diagnostic Imaging
Alternate Title
MRI
Place of Publication
Halifax, NS
Publisher
IWK Health Centre
Date of Publication
2019
Format
Pamphlet
Language
English
Physical Description
1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
Subjects (MeSH)
Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
Subjects (LCSH)
Therapeutics
Hospital patients
Diagnosis
Medical Care
Abstract
MRI stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging. An MRI machine uses a powerful magnet, radio waves, and a computer. It does not use radiation or X-rays. The MRI machine takes detailed images that show healthy and unhealthy tissues in your body. These images will help your doctor diagnose various conditions. An MRI is painless.
Responsibility
IWK Health Centre and NSHA
Pamphlet Number
PL-1112
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