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After Your C-Section (Caesarean) [English] Permalink Public

A C-section is major surgery. This sheet describes how to care for yourself after surgery and make a fast recovery. Take this sheet with you to your appointment with the obstetrician. (English) Colour

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Getting Ready for Your C-Section (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Information to help you prepare for the upcoming birth of your child by C-Section at our Family Birthing Unit in Surrey Memorial Hospital. (English) Colour

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Getting Ready for Your C-Section (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre) [English] Permalink Public

Information to help you prepare for the upcoming birth of your child by C-Section at our Maternity Unit Cheam 4 in Abbotsford Regional Hospital. (English) Colour

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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

Carotid 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

Angioplasty 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

Anterior / 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

Chlorhexidine Skin Cleaning before Surgery [English] Permalink Public

When you clean your skin before surgery, you help reduce the chances of getting an infection. This sheet provides information on steps for cleaning your skin. (English) Colour

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Chlorhexidine 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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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