Before and After Surgery - Valley Regional Hospital

This pamphlet explains what to expect before and after your surgery at Valley Regional Hospital. Topics include items to bring to the hospital, accommodations, and your rights and responsibilities.

Before and After Surgery - Aberdeen Hospital

This pamphlet gives information about your care before and after surgery at Aberdeen Hospital.

Avant et après une chirurgie d’un jour - HI, VG et HGD

Cette brochure fournit de l’information sur les soins avant et après une chirurgie d’un jour à l’établissement Halifax Infirmary, à l’Hôpital Victoria General ou à l’Hôpital général de Dartmouth. On y traite notamment de ce qu’il faut apporter et de ce à quoi s’attendre. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Before and After Day Surgery

This pamphlet explains what to expect before and after day surgery. Topics include your appointment, the night before surgery, day of surgery, after surgery, and at home.

Coronary Arteries (Main Arteries of the Heart)

This pamphlet gives a basic illustration of the coronary arteries. It is to be used as a teaching reference for staff and their patients.

Salivary Gland Surgery (Parotidectomy) - Valley Regional Hospital

A parotidectomy is surgery to remove your parotid gland(s). The parotid glands are large salivary glands. They are on the side of your face, just in front of and below your ears. This pamphlet explains what will happen before and after surgery, care at home, follow-up care, and symptoms to watch for.

Thyroid Gland or Parathyroid Gland Surgery - Valley Regional Hospital

This pamphlet explains the types of thyroid gland and parathyroid gland surgeries offered at Valley Regional Hospital. It also explains what to expect after surgery, how to care for your incision, and symptoms to watch for.

UPPP - Valley Regional Hospital

Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) is surgery to make your breathing passage wider. This is done by taking out your tonsils and uvula and making the lower edge of your soft palate smaller. This pamphlet explains what will happen before and after surgery, care at home, follow-up care, and symptoms you need to watch for.