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Tympanoplasty: Fixing a Hole in Your Child's Eardrum [English] Permalink Public

Your child needs an operation to fix a hole in his eardrum. This operation is called a tympanoplasty (say: TIM-pan-oh-PLASS-tee). Your child will sleep and feel no pain during the operation. This page explains what happens during the operation and how to take care of your child at home. Use this information to tell your child what to expect, using words he can understand. (English)

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Adenoid surgery: Caring for your child after the operation [English] Permalink Under Revision

Children may have their adenoids removed to relieve pressure or reduce infections. Learn about adenoid surgery and recovery following adenoid surgery. (English) Colour

Hernia Repair: Care For Your Child After the Operation (Child) [English] Permalink Public

Types of Hernias; Hernia surgical repair; caring for a child after surgery. Audio available. (English)

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Adenoidectomy with Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Caring for Your Child After the Operation [English] Permalink Public

Your child needs an operation called an adenoidectomy (say: ADD-uh-noy-DECK-toe-mee) to take out his adenoids. Your child also has obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This means your child will need to be closely watched after the operation. Your child may also have to stay in hospital longer than the other children having an adenoidectomy. This website explains what to expect while your child is in the hospital and how to take care of your child at home. Audio available. (English)

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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/TestsAnd...

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Post-Operative and Post-Anaesthetic Care: Caring for Your Child At Home [English] Permalink Public

This information explains how to care for your child after a general anaesthetic. A general anaesthetic is a special medicine which kept your child asleep during an operation or procedure. (English)

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Adenoidectomy with Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Caring for Your Child After the Operation [French] Permalink Public

Your child needs an operation called an adenoidectomy (say: ADD-uh-noy-DECK-toe-mee) to take out his adenoids. Your child also has obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This means your child will need to be closely watched after the operation. Your child may also have to stay in hospital longer than the other children having an adenoidectomy. This website explains what to expect while your child is in the hospital and how to take care of your child at home. Audio available. (French)

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Pain After an Operation: Taking Care of Your Child's Pain at Home [Punjabi] Permalink Public

​You are taking your child home from the hospital after an operation. Your child will probably feel pain for the first few days at home. This brochure will give you some information about your child's pain. The brochure will also tell you how to care for your child when he is in pain. Audio available. (Punjabi)

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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/Multilin...

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English, Chinese - Traditional, Punjabi

Tonsil Surgery or Tonsil and Adenoid Surgery: Caring For Your Child After the Operation [English] Permalink Public

Your child needs an operation to take out his tonsils. Your child may also need an operation to take out his adenoids at the same time. These operations are called a tonsillectomy and an adenoidectomy. (English)

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Tonsil Surgery or Tonsil and Adenoid Surgery: Caring For Your Child After the Operation [Chinese - Traditional] Permalink Public

Your child needs an operation to take out his tonsils. Your child may also need an operation to take out his adenoids at the same time. These operations are called a tonsillectomy and an adenoidectomy. Audio available. (Chinese - Traditional)

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Orchidopexy: Surgery for Undescended Testicles (Child, Male) [English] Permalink Public

Normally before a baby boy is born, the testicles move into the scrotum (the sac that holds the testicles). Sometimes, though, one or both testicles stay in the body cavity instead of moving into the scrotum. This is called undescended testicles​ or cryptorchidism, which means "hidden testicle." An orchidopexy is an operation to lower the testicles into the scrotum. (English)

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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/TestsAnd...

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English, Chinese - Traditional