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Patient Education Resources

107 Patient Education Resources

Flexible Sigmoidoscopy - VG Site

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WI85-0188

A flexible sigmoidoscopy is a test to look at part of your lower bowel and rectum (bum). This pamphlet describes getting ready for the test, how the test is done, and care after the test. This pamphlet is also available in French, Arabic, and Simplified Chinese.

Gastrectomy

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WI85-0441

This pamphlet explains what to expect after a gastrectomy (surgery to remove part, or all, of your stomach). Topics include eating and drinking, managing pain, activity, care of your incision (cut), and follow-up care.

Gastroentérite virale - Diarrhée et vomissements

| .pdf | PRINT CODE FF85-1855

Le présent document explique comment vous pouvez attraper une gastroentérite virale, quels en sont les symptômes, quels sont les traitements possibles, quelles mesures de prévention et de contrôle des infections (PCI) seront prises pendant votre séjour à l’hôpital et ce que vous devrez faire lorsque vous rentrerez chez vous. This pamphlet is also available in English.

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