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Transesophageal Echocardiogram - Generic Discharge Instructions (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public
A transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) involves passing a specialized probe into a patient's esophagus (also known as the gullet) in order to provide visualization of the posterior cardiac structures. This fact sheet contains information on what one can expect following this procedure. (English) Colour
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104710Going Home After ERCP (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public
ERCP is short for Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-Pancreatography. This is a test designed to image and to treat disorders of the liver, bile ducts, and pancreas. This factsheet provides information on what to do at home if you feel discomfort and when to seek immediate medical attention. (English) Black & White
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104709Going Home After Colonoscopy (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public
A colonoscopy is the examination of the colon and distal part of the small bowel with a camera on a flexible tube passed through the anus. Topics such as eating and when to seek immediate medical attention are discussed in this factsheet. (English) Black & White
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104711Going Home After Biopsy (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public
A biopsy is the removal and examination of a sample of tissue for testing purposes. This factsheet contains instructions for home care following discharge. (English) Black & White
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104726Lumbar Puncture (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public
A lumbar puncture is a procedure where a doctor uses a needle to withdraw fluid from the space around your spinal cord for testing purposes. This factsheet provides details on how the test is performed and what to do when you go home. (English) Black & White
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104728Computerized Tomography (CT) Scan Preparation (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
A computerized tomography (CT) scan is a sophisticated x-ray procedure whose images are of greater clarity and detail than those produced by conventional x-ray procedures. The information on this factsheet outlines how the test is performed and the specific preparations that should be taken by the patient prior to having the scan done. (English) Black & White
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252606ERCP - After Your Procedure (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre) [English] Permalink Public
ERCP is short for Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-Pancreatography. This is a test designed to image and to treat disorders of the liver, bile ducts, and pancreas. This factsheet provides information on what to do at home if you feel discomfort and when to seek immediate medical attention. (English) Black & White
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262554Transesophageal Echocardiogram (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre) [English] Permalink Public
A transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) involves passing a specialized probe into a patient's esophagus (also known as the gullet) in order to provide visualization of the posterior heart structures. This fact sheet contains information on what one can expect following this procedure. (English) Colour
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262675Urodynamics and/or Cystoscopy (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre) [English] Permalink Public
Urodynamics is a study that assesses how the bladder and urethra are performing their job of storing and releasing urine. This will help determine the cause of such conditions as incontinence, frequent urination, or recurrent urinary tract infections. (English) Colour
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262681Bronchoscopy (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public
A bronchoscopy is a technique of visualizing the inside of the airways for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. This allows the practitioner to examine the patient's airways for abnormalities such as foreign bodies, bleeding, tumors, or inflammation. This factsheet contains a few things you need to watch for. (English) Black & White
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