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Colonoscopy / Polypectomy [English] Permalink Public
This procedure permits examination of the lining of the large intestine. Many areas may be sampled by taking small pinhead sized biopsies for microscopic examination. A polypectomy is removal of a polyp (extra tissue) from the bowel. This pamphlet will provide you with all relevant information regarding the procedure to be performed. (English) Black & White
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253339Elective General or Urology Surgery (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
Information on how to prepare and what to expect when undergoing general or urological surgery. (English) Black & White
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253366At Home After Scrotal Surgery (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
Post-operative discharge instructions for patients who have undergone scrotal surgery. (English) Colour
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253396Endometrial Ablation (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
Endometrial ablation is most commonly performed for women with abnormal uterine bleeding. These discharge instructions describe what activities are permitted and under what conditions one should return to Emergency. (English) Colour
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253397Care after a Surgical Breast Biopsy (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public
Your breast will be sore for the next few days. You will see some bruising over the next 2 to 3 days. This is all normal and should go away within a few days. This pamphlet gives you information on how to care for yourself at home, what to what for, and when to call for help. (English) Colour
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262534Shoulder Arthroscopy (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
Shoulder Arthroscopy is a type of surgery that uses a small telescope inserted through a small incision to examine or repair the tissues inside or around your shoulder joint. This brochure provides information on home care and permitted activities following this type of surgery. (English) Colour
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255449Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is a tear in the ACL ligament. The ACL is located in the middle of the knee joint and connects the lower leg bone to thigh bone and prevents the leg bone from sliding too far forward at the knee, which causes instability. Details of the procedure and home care instructions are included. (English) Colour
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255450Foot and Ankle Surgery (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
Foot and ankle surgery includes a number of different procedures done for various reasons including foot deformities or reconstructive purposes. This brochure contains a list of the types of procedures performed on the foot and ankle, and home care instructions following surgery. (English) Colour
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255451Knee Arthroscopy (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
Knee arthroscopy is a type of surgery that uses a small telescope inserted through a small incision to examine or repair the tissues inside or around your knee joint. This brochure provides information on home care and permitted activities following this type of surgery. (English) Colour
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255452Anterior 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
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