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Patient Education Resources

99 Patient Education Resources

After Rectal Surgery

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WI85-0577

This pamphlet explains what to expect after rectal surgery. Topics include how to care for your incision (cut), how to control your pain after surgery, and more. A list of symptoms to watch for after surgery is included.

Appendectomy

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WI85-0168

This pamphlet explains what your appendix is, what will happen after your surgery, where your incisions will be, when you can shower/bathe, and when you can return to various activities. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Après une greffe du foie

| .pdf | PRINT CODE FF85-1124

Ce guide vous aidera, vous et votre famille, à en savoir plus sur ce que vous devez faire après une greffe du foie. Les sujets traités sont les suivants : séjour à l’hôpital, surveillance, complications possibles, préparation de la sortie de l’hôpital, soins de suivi, prise en charge personnelle et programme d’automédication. This pamphlet is also available in English.

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