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Colonoscopy / Polypectomy [English] Permalink Public

This procedure permits examination of the lining of the large intestine. Many areas may be sampled by taking small pinhead sized biopsies for microscopic examination. A polypectomy is removal of a polyp (extra tissue) from the bowel. This pamphlet will provide you with all relevant information regarding the procedure to be performed. (English) Black & White

Elective General or Urology Surgery (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Information on how to prepare and what to expect when undergoing general or urological surgery. (English) Black & White

Spinal or Epidural Anesthesia Discharge Instructions [English] Permalink Public

Spinal or epidural anesthesia is an injection of painkilling drugs into the space around the spinal cord. If you have had spinal or epidural anesthesia, the effects can persist for many hours. (English)

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At Home After Scrotal Surgery (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Post-operative discharge instructions for patients who have undergone scrotal surgery. (English) Colour

Endometrial Ablation (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Endometrial ablation is most commonly performed for women with abnormal uterine bleeding. These discharge instructions describe what activities are permitted and under what conditions one should return to Emergency. (English) Colour

Colposcopy (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre) [English] Permalink Public

A colposcopy is when a doctor uses a microscope to magnify areas of your cervix or vagina to check for abnormality of the tissue that may be in question following a pap smear. This pamphlet tells you what to expect in the clinic and what to expect following the colposcopy. (English) Colour

Care after a Surgical Breast Biopsy (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

Your breast will be sore for the next few days. You will see some bruising over the next 2 to 3 days. This is all normal and should go away within a few days. This pamphlet gives you information on how to care for yourself at home, what to what for, and when to call for help. (English) Colour

Bronchoscopy (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

A bronchoscopy is an examination of the lungs using a small flexible scope that is passed through the nose or mouth into the lungs. This allows the practitioner to examine the patient's airways for abnormalities such as foreign bodies, bleeding, tumors, or inflammation. This pamphlet describes what one can expect during and after the examination. (English) Black & White

Bronchoscopy (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

A bronchoscopy is an examination of the lungs using a small flexible scope that is passed through the nose or mouth into the lungs. This allows the practitioner to examine the patient's airways for abnormalities such as foreign bodies, bleeding, tumors, or inflammation. This pamphlet describes what one can expect during and after the examination. (English) Black & White

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Shoulder Arthroscopy (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Shoulder Arthroscopy is a type of surgery that uses a small telescope inserted through a small incision to examine or repair the tissues inside or around your shoulder joint. This brochure provides information on home care and permitted activities following this type of surgery. (English) Colour