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Dans l’attente d’une greffe de foie

March 1, 2022

| .pdf | PRINT CODE FF85-1123

Cette brochure explique ce à quoi vous attendre pendant que vous patientez pour votre greffe de foie. Les sujets abordés comprennent l'évaluation de votre transplantation, le soutien de l'équipe, la planification des coûts, les tests courants, les résultats de l'évaluation, la période d'attente et la recherche. On y trouve de l'information sur la préparation au jour du don d'un foie, sur l'appel et sur ce à quoi vous attendre avant, pendant et après l'opération. Les complications possibles à long terme sont énumérées. This pamphlet is also available in English.

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Liver

Surgery

Day Surgery Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion

September 1, 2019

| 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.

Surgery

Digestive System

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) - QE II

May 1, 2024

| .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.

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Nervous System

Surgery

Dispositifs d’assistance ventriculaire (DAV)

February 1, 2024

| .pdf | PRINT CODE FF85-1853

Un DAV agit comme un ventricule du cœur en pompant le sang dans l’organisme. La présente brochure décrit les types de DAV, ce qui se passe pendant l’opération, les risques et ce à quoi s’attendre après l’opération. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Elective Cesarean Section (C-section) - Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre

May 1, 2024

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WP85-2405

This pamphlet explains what a cesarean section (c-section) is, instructions before surgery, anesthesia, what will happen after your baby is born, and symptoms to watch for once you are home.

Elective Cesarean Section (C-section): Yarmouth Regional Hospital

January 1, 2023

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WP85-2002

This pamphlet tells you what to expect if you are going to have a baby by elective (by choice) cesarean birth (sometimes called a “c-section”) including why you may choose a c-section, important information before your surgery, as well as types of anesthesia and what to expect after your baby is born.

Endoscopic Repair of a Blocked Tear Duct

June 1, 2023

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WV85-1538

This pamphlet explains what to expect before, during, and after surgery to repair a blocked tear duct. It includes information about pain, cold compresses, dressings, after care, and follow-up.

Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

December 1, 2024

| .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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Surgery

Ear, Nose, Throat

Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) - Halifax Infirmary (HI)

November 1, 2025

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WG85-0158

This pamphlet explains what an aneurysm is and what an Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) is. It lists the benefits and disadvantages of EVAR, possible risks, and what will happen before, during, and after surgery.

Esophageal Surgery

November 1, 2021

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WF85-1633

This guide gives information about esophageal cancer, treatments, your health care team, getting ready for surgery, what will happen the day before and the day of surgery, what will happen after surgery, recovery, exercises, and getting ready to go home.