Patient Education Resources

Endo-échographie

Une endo-échographie est un examen qui sert à examiner la partie supérieure du tube digestif, le pancréas, la vésicule biliaire, le médiastin (structures de la partie centrale du thorax) et, possiblement, le rectum. Le présent dépliant explique comment se préparer à l’examen, où aller pour le faire faire et ce qui se passe après. Une liste de précautions à prendre durant les 24 premières heures est fournie, de même qu’une liste des risques se rattachant à ce test. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Endoscopic Ultrasound

An endoscopic ultrasound is a test to look at your upper digestive tract, pancreas, gall bladder, bile ducts, mediastinum (structures in the middle of your chest), and possibly your rectum. This pamphlet covers how to get ready for the test, where to go for the test, how the test is done, and what happens after. This pamphlet is also available in French, Simplified Chinese, and Arabic.

Endoscopic Ultrasound [Arabic]

التنظير الداخلي بالموجات فوق الصوتية

Endoscopic Ultrasound [Simplified Chinese]

内窥镜超声波检查

Medical Surgical Day Clinic (MSDC) - Cobequid Community Health Centre

The Medical Surgical Day Clinic (MSDC) at Cobequid Community Health Centre sees patients who need follow-up care after a visit to the Emergency Department. This pamphlet explains what to expect during your visit and how to get ready for a CT scan or an ultrasound.

Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE)

This test uses sound waves (ultrasound) to take pictures of your heart. The pamphlet describes getting ready for the test, how the test is done, and care after the test.

Ultrasound Guided Percutaneous Kidney Biopsy

An ultrasound guided percutaneous kidney biopsy is done to remove at least 3 tiny pieces of tissue from your kidney using a thin needle to be looked at under a microscope. This pamphlet looks at what to expect, how to get ready for a kidney biopsy, and follow-up care.

Ultrasound Guided Percutaneous Liver Biopsy - Valley Regional Hospital

An ultrasound guided percutaneous liver biopsy is done to remove at least 3 tiny pieces of tissue from your kidney using a thin needle to be looked at under a microscope. This pamphlet looks at what to expect, how to get ready for a liver biopsy, and follow-up care.