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Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filters- Patient Information (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public
This pamphlet describes what the filter is used for, why has it been put in place, possible unwanted effects, how long it stays in place, and contact information (English) Black & White
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266060While Waiting for Your Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
This is a quick guide on what to expect when having this procedure at Royal Columbian Hospital. To learn more about what to expect before, during, and after your TAVI, see “Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation – What to Expect” (266782). (English) Black & White
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267166Fallopian Tube Recanilization (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public
This pamphlet provides a brief description of the medical imaging procedure fallopian tube recanalization including information on who will be performing the procedure?, prior to procedure instructions, what happens during procedure?, will it hurt?, how long it will take?, risks or complications, what happens afterwards?, follow-up instructions and information on who to contact if experiencing problems. (English) Colour
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264632Cryoablation: Liver or Kidney (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public
Cryoablation is a way to treat growths and tumours, either benign or cancer. It uses extreme cold to kill the tissue cells. Here we refer to treating tumours in the liver or kidneys. An interventional radiologist (a doctor who specializes in image-guided procedures using x-ray, fluoroscopy, and CT scanning) does the procedure. (English) Colour
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266822Esophageal Stent Placement (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public
An esophageal stent is placed to open the esophagus where there is a narrowing or blockage. An interventional radiologist does the procedure. This doctor specializes in image-guided procedures and uses fluoroscopy for this procedure. (English) Colour
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267152Microwave Ablation: Lung (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public
Microwaves are used to heat and destroy lung tumours, either benign or cancer. An interventional radiologist does the procedure. This doctor specializes in image-guided procedures and often uses CT scanning for this procedure. (English) Colour
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267151Colorectal Stent Placement (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public
A colorectal stent is placed to open the bowel where there is a narrowing or blockage. An interventional radiologist does the procedure. This doctor specializes in image-guided procedures and uses fluoroscopy for this procedure. (English) Colour
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267153Cryoablation Lung [English] Permalink Public
Cryoablation is a way to treat growths and tumours, which are benign or cancerous. It uses extreme cold to freeze and shrink, or kill the tumour. In this case, this is a way to treat tumours in the lung. An interventional radiologist does the procedure. This doctor specializes in image-guided procedures and uses CT scanning for this procedure. (English) Colour
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267150Mitral Valve Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair (TEER): A quick guide on what to expect (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
A transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) is a newer, less invasive option for For people who cannot undergo surgery to repair a leaking mitral valve. This procedure uses an implanted clip, called a MitraClip®, to repair the leaky value. This pamphlet describes what to expect when having the procedure at Royal Columbian Hospital. This is a supplement to the booklet "Guide to Mitral Valve Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair". (English) Colour
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267162Paracentesis (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public
This pamphlet provides a brief description of the medical imaging procedure paracentesis including information on who will be performing procedure?, prior to procedure instructions, what happens during procedure?, will it hurt?, how long it will take?, risks or complications, what happens afterwards?, follow-up instructions and information on who to contact if experiencing problems. Paracentesis is the removal of fluid from around the organs in your abdomen. This area is called the abdominal cavity. A build-up of fluid in the abdominal cavity is called ascites. There are a number of different reasons for this fluid build-up. You might already know why this has happened or this procedure might be done to help find out why. (English) Colour
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