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Cranioplasty: Your Surgery and Recovery at Home (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Cranioplasty (say krane-ee-oh-plas-tee) is the repair of a bone defect or deformity in the skull from previous operation or injury. (English) Colour
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265610Carotid Artery Surgery - Your Surgery and Recovery at Home (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
You are having surgery to remove plaque (say plak) of fat and other deposits blocking your carotid artery. Your carotid artery is the main artery in your neck that supplies blood to your brain. These deposits could break free and flow into the brain causing a stroke or mini stroke. (English) Colour
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265646Angioplasty and Stenting: Lower Body - Your Procedure and Recovery at Home (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
You are having procedure to open blocked arteries that supply blood to your legs. Angioplasty (say an-gee-oh-plas-tee) uses a medical ‘balloon’ to make the artery larger. A stent is a small tube reinforced with wire that keeps the artery open. (English) Colour
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265648Same Day Total Hip Replacement (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
There are different ways to do this surgery. Your surgeon will discuss the best approach for you. (English) Colour
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265821Anterior / Posterior Repair: Vaginal Approach (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
This is a surgical repair of your pelvic floor. This factsheet provides information about your surgery and recovery at home. Replaces #255575 (English) Colour
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265725Chlorhexidine Skin Cleaning Before Joint Replacement Surgery [English] Permalink Public
When you use these cloth wipes to clean your skin before your surgery, you reduce the chances of getting an infection after surgery. The chemical in the cloth helps to kill any harmful bacteria normally found on your skin. To work properly, you must follow these instructions completely. (English) Colour
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264131Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
This handout provides an overview of the anterior cruciate ligament repair surgery and includes information on caring for yourself at home. Replaces #265920 (English) Colour
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265922Total Hip Replacement - Front and Side Approach (Anterior/Lateral) (Eagle Ridge Hospital, Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
This handout provides an overview of your total hip replacement surgery and includes information on caring for yourself at home. (English) Colour
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265927Total Hip Replacement - Front and Side Approach (Anterior/Lateral) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
This handout provides an overview of your total hip replacement surgery and includes information on caring for yourself at home. (English) Colour
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265928Getting Ready for Surgery Checklist (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
This checklist provides information to help you prepare for your surgery. (English) Colour
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