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134 Patient Education Resources

Correction du strabisme

| .pdf | PRINT CODE FF85-1715

La présente publication explique à quoi s’attendre après l’opération (suture ajustable, pansement, médicaments, vision double). Il traite aussi de la façon d’appliquer l’onguent pour les yeux et des soins de suivi. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Dans l’attente d’une greffe de foie

| .pdf | PRINT CODE FF85-1123

Ce guide explique ce à quoi vous attendre pendant l'attente d'une greffe de foie. Il aborde notamment l'évaluation en vue d'une greffe, les examens courants, la période d'attente et la recherche. Il fournit de l'information sur la préparation à la journée où un foie sera donné, sur l'appel qui vous sera fait lorsqu'un foie sera disponible et sur ce à quoi vous attendre avant, pendant et après l'opération.This pamphlet is also available in English.

Day Surgery Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion

| PRINT CODE WQ85-1226
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This pamphlet reviews what to expect before, during and after surgery for the insertion of a peritoneal dialysis catheter, including how to get your bowels ready for surgery, what to bring to the hospital on the day of surgery, care of your incision/exit site and keeping your bowels regular after surgery.

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) - QE II

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WL85-0060

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is used to help treat conditions like movement disorders and neurological (brain) disorders. This pamphlet explains whether DBS may be right for you, the 3 steps of DBS surgery, what to expect after your surgery, and symptoms that need medical attention right away.

Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WV85-0512

This pamphlet explains what endoscopic sinus surgery is, how to get ready for surgery, what will happen after the surgery, and care at home. A list of symptoms that need medical attention is included.

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