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Appendix Surgery - Appendectomy (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Description of what appendectomy is and post operative information. The appendix is a small, hollow pouch that hangs down from the large intestine (bowel). It is located in the lower right part of your belly. This surgery is done to remove an infected appendix (appendicitis).Replaces catalogue #265483 (English) Colour

Esophageal Surgery (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

You are having surgery (an operation) to remove part or the whole esophagus because of damage from heartburn, injury, swallowing a caustic substance or poison, or cancer. The esophagus is a muscular tube that connects the throat with the stomach. Some people call it the food pipe or gullet. If part or the whole esophagus is removed, we call it an ‘esophagectomy’. The connection between the throat and stomach is rebuilt. Replaces catalogue # 265494 (English) Colour

Stomach/Gastric Surgery (Gastrectomy) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

You are having surgery (an operation) to remove a part or all of your stomach. If only part of your stomach is removed, we call it a ‘partial gastrectomy’. The remaining part of your stomach is reconnected to your esophagus and small bowel (small intestine). If all of your stomach is removed, we call it a ‘total gastrectomy’. A new ‘stomach’ is made using part of your small bowel. Your esophagus is attached to your small bowel. Replaces catalogue #265495 (English) Colour

Looking after your Feeding Tube at Home - Mic-Key Gastrostomy Tube [English] Permalink Public

This is a guidebook for you and your caregivers. It includes step by step instructions for caring for your skin and base, checking the balloon, and dealing with possible problems. Made especially for clients of Health Services for Community Living. (English) Colour

A Guide To Living With An Ileostomy [English] Permalink Public

This guide has been created for adults, and will provide you with helpful information as you learn to live with an ileostomy. (English)

URL:

https://www.nswoc.ca/_files/ugd/9d080f_56d8fecbbaa...

A Guide To Living With A Colostomy [English] Permalink Public

This guide has been created for adults, and will provide you with helpful information as you learn to live with a colostomy. (English)

URL:

https://www.nswoc.ca/_files/ugd/9d080f_d603fcad1d9...

Low-Residue Diet - For reducing your risk of a bowel obstruction [English] Permalink Public

If your dietitian or doctor says you need a low-residue diet, read this booklet for more information. It tells you what foods are safe to et and what foods to avoid. It also tells you about bowel obstructions and how to reduce the chance of developing once. (English) Colour

Tips for eating well [English] Permalink Public

This brochure gives you some tips to help you eat well. This brochure replaces the previous resource called 'Health for Life' (English) Colour

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