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Cone Biopsy of Cervix (Chilliwack General Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

A cone biopsy (conization) is a test for cervical cancer that involves taking a cone-shaped sample of the cervix. This factsheet provides information on instructions for home care, when to call the doctor, and what to do if you have pain. (English) Black & White

Endometrial Ablation Uterine Balloon Therapy (Chilliwack General Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Endometrial ablation is most commonly performed for women with abnormal uterine bleeding, and it involves the removal (ablation) or destruction of the endometrial lining of a woman's uterus. With uterine balloon therapy, heat is used to achieve this. These discharge instructions describe what activities are permitted and under what conditions one should return to Emergency. (English) Black & White

Hysterectomy or Vaginal Repair Surgery (Chilliwack General Hospital) [English] Permalink Under Revision

A factsheet listing both permitted and discouraged activities following this procedure at Chilliwack General. (English) Black & White

Laser Vaporization of the Prostate (Chilliwack General Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Laser vaporization of the prostate involves the surgical removal of the inner portion of the prostate. A tube is passed through the urethra to the prostate, where a laser is then inserted to remove it. This factsheet has information on the procedure and what one can expect after being discharged. (English) Black & White

Scrotal Surgery (Chilliwack General Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet has information on how to care for yourself at home following this type of surgery, including pain management and wound care. (English) Black & White

Anterior and Posterior Repair (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

The walls of the vagina hold the bladder and rectum in place. If the sides of the vagina become loose or less elastic, the bladder and/or rectum can bulge into the vagina. An Anterior and Posterior Repair is a procedure to repair and to tighten the muscles which support your bladder and/or uterus. This pamphlet contains discharge instructions and information on permitted activities during your recovery. (English) Colour

Cone Biopsy LEEP or Cold Knife (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

A cone biopsy involves the removal of a small, cone-shaped piece of tissue from the cervix using either a fine wire (Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure) or a surgical scapel (Cold Knife). As well as procedure details, this brochure includes information on home care and permitted activities. (English) Colour

Following the Insertion of a Heart Device [English] Permalink Public

Care After the Insertion of a Heart Device Pacemaker, Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD), Loop Recorder, or Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy. This brochure includes information about how to care for yourself after your procedure, including care at home, resuming activity, when to make follow up appointments and when to call for help. (English) Colour

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Kidney Transplant Clinic (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Information on the Kidney Transplant Clinic, our services, what to expect, who you see, and where we are located. (English) Colour

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Living with a Kidney Transplant - Staying Healthy (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Looking after your overall health is essential to the health of your transplanted kidney. This sheet briefly outlines what you can do to keep you and your kidney healthy. It is especially important to look for signs of rejection or infection. (English) Colour

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