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Hernia Surgery as an Outpatient

Categories

Digestive System

After Surgery

Attachment

Last Update

September 1, 2020

Extension

.pdf

Print Code

WI85-0592

Language

English

Locations

QEII Health Sciences Centre

Colchester East Hants Health Centre

Hants Community Hospital

Creator

General Surgery Clinic, QE II

A hernia forms when an outer wall of muscle breaks open or tears allowing organs to fall through the opening. This pamphlet includes what to expect from your surgery, pain control, exercises, and aftercare.

This pamphlet is also available in French: FF85-2158
Chirurgie ambulatoire d'une hernie

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