Cirrhosis is a type of liver disease. Over time, it scars the liver. Varices are blood vessels that have expanded (gotten bigger). This pamphlet explains how varices are diagnosed and what you need to know about the test.
This pamphlet explains how to use and care for your feeding tube. Topics include skin care, flushing your feeding tube, giving medications through the tube, a Medication Record, and what to do if you have a problem with your feeding tube.
Ulcerative proctitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This pamphlet explains how this condition is diagnosed, symptoms, and treatments.
The medication ustekinumab (brand name Stelara®) may help to manage your inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This pamphlet will help you make an informed decision about whether or not to use this treatment. Topics include what ustekinumab is, how it works, how it is given, how long you will need to take it, and how much it will cost.
This pamphlet gives information about what vedolizumab is, who should not take vedolizumab, how vedolizumab works, how vedolizumab is given, and possible side effects.
This pamphlet explains how you can get viral gastroenteritis, the symptoms of viral gastroenteritis, how it is treated, what infection prevention and control (IPAC) steps will be taken while you are in the hospital, and what will happen when you go home. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Ce guide vous aidera à comprendre, à vous préparer et à bien récupérer de votre chirurgie intestinale. This pamphlet is also available in English.
During Whipple surgery, parts of the stomach, small bowel, gallbladder, and pancreas are removed. After surgery you may need to make some changes to your eating habits. Following the tips in this guide can help you get the nutrition you need to heal and feel comfortable.