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La présente publication explique à quoi s’attendre après l’opération (suture ajustable, pansement, médicaments, vision double). Il traite aussi de la façon d’appliquer l’onguent pour les yeux et des soins de suivi. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Corrective jaw surgery corrects jaw deformities. This pamphlet explains what to expect on the day of your surgery, right after your surgery, and at home. Topics include prescriptions, oral (mouth) hygiene, eating guidelines, activity, lip and jaw exercises, elastics, nasal congestion, scissors, nosebleeds, infection, and vomiting.
This pamphlet gives instructions for after your D & C, a list of what to avoid for 24 hours, a list of symptoms that require medical attention is provided, instructions for preventing infection, and what to expect after you go home are given.
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.
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.
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.
Ce dépliant donne des directives à suivre après avoir subi une chirurgie générale. This pamphlet is also available in English and Arabic.
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.
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.
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.