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Wedge Toenail Removal (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public
A wedge toenail removal is a procedure to remove part or all of a toenail that has grown into the skin. If you have had several ingrown nails in the same toe, your doctor may use a chemical or electro-cautery (burning with an electric current) to prevent the nail from becoming ingrown again. (English) Black & White
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104569Laparoscopy (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public
A laparoscopy is a type of minimally invasive surgery that uses small, keyhole incisions and fiberoptic lighting to employ cameras and long specialized instrumentation to complete the surgery. This pamphlet contains detailed instructions to follow after the operation. (English) Black & White
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104668Microlaryngoscopy or Esophagoscopy (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public
In both procedures, a thin flexible telescope called an endoscope is passed through your mouth to examine either the vocal folds (laryngoscopy) or upper part of your gastrointestinal tract (gut) as with an esophagoscopy. This factsheet has information on how to care for yourself at home following such a procedure. (English) Black & White
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104735Nasal or Sinus Surgery (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public
This factsheet has information on how to care for yourself at home following surgery of this nature, including eating, pain management, and wound care. (English) Black & White
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104736Tonsillectomy and/or Adenoidectomy (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public
This factsheet has information on how to care for yourself at home after having your tonsils and/or adenoids removed. (English) Black & White
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104740Trans-Obturator Sling Procedure (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public
A trans-obturator sling procedure involves placing a sling under your urethra to form a cradle that provides support. The support holds the urethra in place to correct stress incontinence. Instructions on what to do at home are included in this factsheet. (English) Colour
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104741Urethrotomy Surgery (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public
Urethrotomy surgery involves incision of the urethra, especially for relief of a narrowing (stricture) of the urethra caused by injury or disease. This factsheet has information on how to care for yourself at home following this type of surgery, including what to eat and pain management. (English) Black & White
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104765Ear Surgery (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public
Instructions for how to to care for oneself following ear surgery, including allowable activites and pain management. (English) Black & White
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104790After your Retinal Surgery [English] Permalink Public
This factsheet has information how to care for your eye after surgery. (English) Colour
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104791Macular Hole Surgery (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public
A macular hole is a small break in the macula, located in the center of the eye's light-sensitive tissue called the retina. During surgery, a bubble is placed in the eye to bandage the hole. This factsheet provides information on the importance of maintaining proper body position in order to keep the bubble over the hole. (English) Black & White
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