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Ankle Brachial Index Test (ABI) (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre) [English] Permalink Public

Ankle Brachial Index is a test which compares the blood pressure in your ankles to the blood pressure in your arms. This test is done in the Vascular Lab, located in our General Day Care. It is a safe and painless test that helps your medical provider determine if your legs are getting the proper amount of blood supply. (English) Colour

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Fallopian Tube and Ovary Surgery [English] Permalink Public

About your surgery and recovery from one of these surgeries: remove one of both fallopian tubes (salpingectomy), remove one or both ovaries (oophorectomy), or remove both the fallopian tube and ovary on one or both sides (salpingo-oophorectomy). (English) Black & White

Bland Embolization: Treating Liver Tumours [English] Permalink Public

Bland embolization is a way to treat tumours in the liver. Tumours need blood to grow. Bland embolization uses x-ray dye and small particles to block the supply of blood to the tumour. This helps stop the tumour from growing. Learn about what to expect before, during, and after a bland embolization. (English) Colour

Same Day Total Knee Replacement (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

For people on the waitlist for knee replacement surgery. Describes what to expect when able to go home the same day as the surgery. (English) Black & White

Birth Control After Surgery [English] Permalink Public

For people who use hormonal birth control to prevent pregnancy. If we gave you sugammadex (Bridon®) or aprepitant (Emend®), you will need to use backup birth control for a number of days after your surgery. (English) Colour

After a D and C (Dilatation and Curettage) [English] Permalink Public

The procedure involves stretching or dilating your cervix, then scraping the walls of the uterus with an instrument called a curette. This factsheet has information on your home care after the procedure. (English) Colour

Same Day Total Knee Replacement (Peace Arch Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

For people on the waitlist for knee replacement surgery. Describes what to expect when able to go home the same day as the surgery. (English) Black & White