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Bowel Preparation for Chronic Kidney Disease Before Colonoscopy

April 1, 2020

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WQ85-1475

This pamphlet describes how to get ready for a colonoscopy if you have chronic kidney disease including what you can consume on the days leading up to the procedure.

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Kidneys

Digestive System

Medications

Bowel Surgery

September 1, 2021

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WI85-0046

During surgery, a part of your bowel will be removed. This pamphlet will answer some of your questions about your stay in the hospital and care at home. Topics include: activity after surgery, nutrition, controlling discomfort, and care of your incision.

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Digestive System

Surgery

Calculs biliaires

December 1, 2019

| .pdf | PRINT CODE FF85-2087

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Cette brochure explique les causes et les symptômes des calculs biliaires, quoi faire si vous avez une crise de la vésicule biliaire et la façon dont les calculs biliaires sont diagnostiqués et traités. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Digestive System

Surgery

Capsule Endoscopy - VG Site

May 1, 2024

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WI85-1300

Capsule endoscopy is a test to look at your small intestine. This pamphlet describes risks, how to get ready for the test, how the test is done, and care after the test. This pamphlet is also available in French and Simplified Chinese.

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Digestive System

Scan or Test

Capsule Endoscopy - VG Site [Arabic]

May 1, 2024

| .pdf | PRINT CODE AR85-2462

التنظير الكبسولي مستشفى فيكتوريا العام

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Digestive System

Scan or Test

Capsule Endoscopy - VG Site [Simplified Chinese]

May 1, 2024

| .pdf | PRINT CODE CH85-2449

胶囊内窥镜检查

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Digestive System

Scan or Test

Changing a One-Piece Colostomy or Ileostomy Appliance: Central Zone

February 1, 2022

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WI85-0399

This instruction sheet outlines equipment needed and gives step-by-step procedures to help you change a 1-piece colostomy/ileostomy appliance.

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Digestive System

Wound Care

Changing a One-piece Colostomy or Ileostomy Pouch: Western Zone

July 1, 2023

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WI85-2230

This pamphlet lists the supplies you will need and gives step-by-step instructions to help you change a one-piece colostomy or ileostomy pouch.

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Digestive System

Wound Care

Changing a Two-piece Colostomy or Ileostomy Pouch - Western Zone

July 1, 2023

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WI85-2231

This pamphlet lists the supplies you will need and gives step-by-step instructions to help you change a two-piece colostomy or ileostomy pouch.

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Digestive System

Wound Care

Changing a Two-Piece Colostomy/Ileostomy Appliance: Central Zone

February 1, 2022

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WI85-0398

This instruction sheet outlines equipment needed and gives step-by-step procedures to help you change a two-piece colostomy/ileostomy appliance.

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Digestive System

Wound Care