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After rectal surgery

https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35660
Nova Scotia Health Authority. General Surgery. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2022.
Pamphlet Number
0577
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This pamphlet explains what to expect after rectal surgery. Topics include how to care for your incision (cut), how to control your pain after surgery, what you should eat and drink after surgery, what you can do to prevent constipation (not being able to poop), when you can go back to your usual activities, and follow-up. A list of symptoms that need medical attention is included.
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Corporate Author
Nova Scotia Health Authority. General Surgery
Place of Publication
Halifax, NS
Publisher
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Date of Publication
2022
Format
Pamphlet
Language
English
Physical Description
1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
Subjects (MeSH)
Rectum - surgery
Subjects (LCSH)
Rectum--Surgery
Specialty
Digestive System
Abstract
This pamphlet explains what to expect after rectal surgery. Topics include how to care for your incision (cut), how to control your pain after surgery, what you should eat and drink after surgery, what you can do to prevent constipation (not being able to poop), when you can go back to your usual activities, and follow-up. A list of symptoms that need medical attention is included.
Responsibility
Prepared by: General Surgery
Pamphlet Number
0577
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Breast lumpectomy

https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37522
Nova Scotia Health Authority. General Surgery. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2021.
Pamphlet Number
2246
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This guide will help you and your family through your surgery experience. It will help you to learn about the care you will receive and how you can help yourself before and after surgery. Topics include: what is a lumpectomy, your health care team, medications, getting ready for surgery, the day of surgery, wire (needle) localization, after your surgery, taking care of your incision, and follow-up visits with your surgeon.
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Corporate Author
Nova Scotia Health Authority. General Surgery
Place of Publication
Halifax, NS
Publisher
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Date of Publication
2021
Format
Pamphlet
Language
English
Physical Description
1 electronic document (13 p.) : digital, PDF file
Subjects (MeSH)
Lymph Node Excision
Subjects (LCSH)
Lymph nodes--Cancer
Specialty
Breast Disease
Abstract
This guide will help you and your family through your surgery experience. It will help you to learn about the care you will receive and how you can help yourself before and after surgery. Topics include: what is a lumpectomy, your health care team, medications, getting ready for surgery, the day of surgery, wire (needle) localization, after your surgery, taking care of your incision, and follow-up visits with your surgeon.
Responsibility
Prepared by: General Surgery
Pamphlet Number
2246
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Thyroid gland and parathyroid gland surgery

https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35768
Nova Scotia Health Authority. General Surgery. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2019.
Pamphlet Number
1183
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This pamphlet explains what the thyroid and parathyroid glands are and what they do. Types of thyroid and parathyroid surgeries are listed. This pamphlet also explains what to expect after surgery, how to care for your incision, and symptoms requiring a visit to the Emergency Department.
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Corporate Author
Nova Scotia Health Authority. General Surgery
Place of Publication
Halifax, NS
Publisher
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Date of Publication
2019
Format
Pamphlet
Language
English
Physical Description
1 electronic document (9 p.) : digital, PDF file
Subjects (MeSH)
Thyroid Gland - surgery
Parathyroid Glands - surgery
Subjects (LCSH)
Thyroid Gland--Surgery
Parathyroid glands--Surgery
Abstract
This pamphlet explains what the thyroid and parathyroid glands are and what they do. Types of thyroid and parathyroid surgeries are listed. This pamphlet also explains what to expect after surgery, how to care for your incision, and symptoms requiring a visit to the Emergency Department.
Responsibility
Prepared by: General Surgery
Pamphlet Number
1183
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