Advanced liver disease : changes in your quality of life
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37589
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Multi Organ Transplant Program. Psychology.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2286
- Available Online
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Being diagnosed with advanced liver disease can be confusing and scary. You will need to make changes in your life and think about difficult treatment options. You and your loved ones may have many emotions during this time. For example, you may feel scared, upset, or anxious. This is normal. This pamphlet explains what quality of life is. It lists common physical, social, mental, and emotional changes that can happen when you have advanced liver disease, as well as common worries you may have.…
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- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (8 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Liver Diseases
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Liver--Diseases
- Specialty
- Digestive System
- Abstract
- Being diagnosed with advanced liver disease can be confusing and scary. You will need to make changes in your life and think about difficult treatment options. You and your loved ones may have many emotions during this time. For example, you may feel scared, upset, or anxious. This is normal. This pamphlet explains what quality of life is. It lists common physical, social, mental, and emotional changes that can happen when you have advanced liver disease, as well as common worries you may have. The pamphlet explains why and when you should get help, how to get help, what other supports are available, and what to do if you need mental health help right away.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Psychology, Multi Organ Transplant Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 2286
After a liver transplant : changes in your mental health
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37611
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Multi-Organ Transplant Program. Psychology.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2297
- Available Online
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This pamphlet explains how having a liver transplant may affect your mental health. Topics include: When will my life be back to normal? Are my feelings normal? When should I get help? How do I get help? If you need mental health help right away, important phone numbers are listed.
- Available Online
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- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Liver--Transplantation
- Specialty
- Digestive System
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains how having a liver transplant may affect your mental health. Topics include: When will my life be back to normal? Are my feelings normal? When should I get help? How do I get help? If you need mental health help right away, important phone numbers are listed.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Psychology, Multi-Organ Transplant Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 2297
After your liver transplant
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37463
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Multi-Organ Transplant Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0411
- Available Online
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This guide will help you and your family learn about your care after a liver transplant. This guide will answer many of your questions about the transplant process. Members of the Multi-Organ Transplant Program Team (Transplant Team) are also available to talk with you about your concerns. Everyone is different, so you may not have or develop all of the conditions that you read about in this guide. Topics include: in the hospital, monitoring, possible complications, planning for discharge, foll…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Multi-Organ Transplant Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (60 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Liver Transplantation - rehabilitation
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Liver--Transplantation
- Abstract
- This guide will help you and your family learn about your care after a liver transplant. This guide will answer many of your questions about the transplant process. Members of the Multi-Organ Transplant Program Team (Transplant Team) are also available to talk with you about your concerns. Everyone is different, so you may not have or develop all of the conditions that you read about in this guide. Topics include: in the hospital, monitoring, possible complications, planning for discharge, follow-up care, taking care of yourself, and the self-medication program. This guide also includes a sample medication record. Medication information sheets are provided at the end of the guide if you have specific questions about your medications. Information about common tests (lab tests) is given. Important phone numbers are listed. The French version of this pamphlet 1124, "Après une greffe du foie", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Multi-Organ Transplant Program, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 0411
Après une greffe du foie
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37534
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Multi-Organ Transplant Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1124
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Ce guide vous aidera, vous et votre famille, à en savoir plus sur ce que vous devez faire après une greffe du foie. Il répond aux nombreuses questions que vous avez sur le processus de transplantation. Si vous avez des préoccupations, vous pouvez vous adresser à l’équipe du programme de transplantation multi-organes (équipe de transplantation). Chaque personne étant différente, il est possible que certaines des situations présentées ici ne vous concernent pas. Les sujets traités sont les suivan…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Multi-Organ Transplant Program
- Alternate Title
- After your liver transplant
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (60 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Liver Transplantation - rehabilitation
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Liver--Transplantation
- Specialty
- Digestive System
- Abstract
- Ce guide vous aidera, vous et votre famille, à en savoir plus sur ce que vous devez faire après une greffe du foie. Il répond aux nombreuses questions que vous avez sur le processus de transplantation. Si vous avez des préoccupations, vous pouvez vous adresser à l’équipe du programme de transplantation multi-organes (équipe de transplantation). Chaque personne étant différente, il est possible que certaines des situations présentées ici ne vous concernent pas. Les sujets traités sont les suivants : séjour à l’hôpital, surveillance, complications possibles, préparation de la sortie de l’hôpital, soins de suivi, prise en charge personnelle et programme d’automédication. Le guide donne également un exemple de fiche de médicaments. Si vous avez des questions sur vos médicaments, veuillez consulter les fiches d’information à la fin du guide. Vous y trouverez également des informations sur les analyses et examens courants (analyses de laboratoire) ainsi que des numéros de téléphone importants.
- This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 0411, "After Your Liver Transplant". This guide will help you and your family learn about your care after a liver transplant. This guide will answer many of your questions about the transplant process. Members of the Multi-Organ Transplant Program Team (Transplant Team) are also available to talk with you about your concerns. Everyone is different, so you may not have or develop all of the conditions that you read about in this guide. Topics include: in the hospital, monitoring, possible complications, planning for discharge, follow-up care, taking care of yourself, and the self-medication program. This guide also includes a sample medication record. Medication information sheets are provided at the end of the guide if you have specific questions about your medications. Information about common tests (lab tests) is given. Important phone numbers are listed.
- Notes
- Previous title: Après une greffe de foie
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Multi-Organ Transplant Program, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 1124
Chronic liver disease and your risk for liver cancer
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34800
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Hepatology.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1094
- Available Online
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If you have chronic liver disease, you may be at higher risk for liver cancer. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common type of liver cancer. This pamphlet discusses the risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of HCC.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Hepatology
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Liver Diseases
- Liver Neoplasms
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Liver--Diseases
- Liver--Cancer
- Specialty
- Infectious Diseases
- Cancer
- Abstract
- If you have chronic liver disease, you may be at higher risk for liver cancer. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common type of liver cancer. This pamphlet discusses the risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of HCC.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Hepatology, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 1094
Dans l’attente d’une greffe de foie
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38238
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QE II. Multi-Organ Transplant Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1123
- Available Online
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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. ; This pamphlet is a French tran…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QE II. Multi-Organ Transplant Program
- Alternate Title
- [Waiting for your liver transplant]
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (15 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Liver Transplantation
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Liver--Transplantation
- Specialty
- Digestive System
- Abstract
- 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.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of the English pamphlet 0601, "Waiting for Your Liver Transplant". This pamphlet explains what to expect while waiting for your liver transplant. Topics include your transplant assessment, team support, planning for costs, common tests, assessment results, waiting period, and research. Information about getting ready for the day a liver is donated, getting "the call", and what to expect before, during, and after surgery is provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Multi-Organ Transplant Program, QE II
- Pamphlet Number
- 1123
Fatty liver disease
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35494
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Hepatology Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1203
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Fatty liver disease happens when there is a buildup of extra fat cells in the liver. This pamphlet explains how fatty liver disease is diagnosed and what to do if you are diagnosed with fatty liver disease. A website for further information is given.
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- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Hepatology Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([1] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Fatty Liver
- Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Fatty liver
- Liver--Diseases
- Specialty
- Digestive System
- Abstract
- Fatty liver disease happens when there is a buildup of extra fat cells in the liver. This pamphlet explains how fatty liver disease is diagnosed and what to do if you are diagnosed with fatty liver disease. A website for further information is given.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Hepatology Services, VG site, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 1203
Having a FibroScan®
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35543
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Division of Digestive Care and Endoscopy.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1570
- Available Online
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A FibroScan® is a scan of your liver to measure how stiff your liver is. It is a painless test which involves a probe being passed over the top right area of your abdomen (tummy). It is similar to an ultrasound scan. Info is included on what to expect before, during, and after your fibroscan. The French version of this pamphlet 2199, "Passer un FibroScan®", is also available.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Alternate Title
- Having a fibroscan
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Liver
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Diagnostic imaging
- Liver--Diseases
- Abstract
- A FibroScan® is a scan of your liver to measure how stiff your liver is. It is a painless test which involves a probe being passed over the top right area of your abdomen (tummy). It is similar to an ultrasound scan. Info is included on what to expect before, during, and after your fibroscan. The French version of this pamphlet 2199, "Passer un FibroScan®", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Kevork Peltekian, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- 1570
Liver Transplant Physiotherapy Program
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35859
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Physiotherapy.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1299
- Available Online
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It is very important to stay active while you wait for your liver transplant. People who are in better physical condition before their surgery are more likely to get better faster and have fewer complications. This pamphlet explains why activity is so important and provides an exercise program which includes strengthening and cardio exercises. The French version of this pamphlet 1839, "Programme de physiothérapie avant une transplantation du foie", is also available.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Physiotherapy
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (13 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Liver Transplantation
- Physical Therapy Modalities
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Liver--Transplantation
- Physical therapy
- Specialty
- Nephrology
- Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation
- Abstract
- It is very important to stay active while you wait for your liver transplant. People who are in better physical condition before their surgery are more likely to get better faster and have fewer complications. This pamphlet explains why activity is so important and provides an exercise program which includes strengthening and cardio exercises. The French version of this pamphlet 1839, "Programme de physiothérapie avant une transplantation du foie", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Physiotherapy
- Pamphlet Number
- 1299
Living with advanced liver disease
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34312
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Multi-Organ Transplant Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0225
- Available Online
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It can be confusing and scary to find out that you have advanced liver disease. You have been referred to a Liver Specialist at the Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre (QEII). A liver transplant is one of many treatments that may be used to treat advanced liver disease. You and the Liver Specialist will decide on the best treatment for you. This pamphlet explains where to go for your appointment, how the liver works, and how to manage your symptoms. A map of the QEII Health Sciences Centr…
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- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Multi-Organ Transplant Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (7 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Liver Diseases - therapy
- Liver Diseases - prevention & control
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Liver--Diseases
- Specialty
- Digestive System
- Abstract
- It can be confusing and scary to find out that you have advanced liver disease. You have been referred to a Liver Specialist at the Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre (QEII). A liver transplant is one of many treatments that may be used to treat advanced liver disease. You and the Liver Specialist will decide on the best treatment for you. This pamphlet explains where to go for your appointment, how the liver works, and how to manage your symptoms. A map of the QEII Health Sciences Centre is also included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Multi-Organ Transplant Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 0225
Passer un fibroscan
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37514
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Division of Digestive Care and Endoscopy.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2199
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Un fibroscan est un examen qui mesure la dureté du foie. Il se fait en passant une sonde sur le côté droit du haut du ventre et ne cause aucune douleur. Il est semblable à un ultrason. Ce dépliant explique ce qui se passe avant, pendant et après un fibroscan. ; This pamphlet is a French translation of "Having a FibroScan®" pamphlet 1570. A FibroScan® is a scan of your liver to measure how stiff your liver is. It is a painless test which involves a probe being passed over the top right area of y…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Liver
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Diagnostic imaging
- Liver--Diseases
- Abstract
- Un fibroscan est un examen qui mesure la dureté du foie. Il se fait en passant une sonde sur le côté droit du haut du ventre et ne cause aucune douleur. Il est semblable à un ultrason. Ce dépliant explique ce qui se passe avant, pendant et après un fibroscan.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of "Having a FibroScan®" pamphlet 1570. A FibroScan® is a scan of your liver to measure how stiff your liver is. It is a painless test which involves a probe being passed over the top right area of your abdomen (tummy). It is similar to an ultrasound scan. Info is included on what to expect before, during, and after your fibroscan.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Kevork Peltekian, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- 2199
Programme de physiothérapie avant une transplantation du foie
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35894
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Physiotherapy.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1839
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Il est très important que les personnes qui attendent une transplantation du foie restent actives. Les personnes qui sont en meilleure condition physique avant leur opération sont plus susceptibles de récupérer plus rapidement et avec moins de complications. Dans la brochure, on explique l’importance de l’activité et on présente un programme qui comprend des exercices de renforcement et des exercices cardiovasculaires. ; This pamphlet is a French translation of "Liver Transplant Physiotherapy P…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Physiotherapy
- Alternate Title
- Liver Transplant Physiotherapy Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (13 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Liver Transplantation
- Physical Therapy Modalities
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Liver--Transplantation
- Physical therapy
- Specialty
- Nephrology
- Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation
- Abstract
- Il est très important que les personnes qui attendent une transplantation du foie restent actives. Les personnes qui sont en meilleure condition physique avant leur opération sont plus susceptibles de récupérer plus rapidement et avec moins de complications. Dans la brochure, on explique l’importance de l’activité et on présente un programme qui comprend des exercices de renforcement et des exercices cardiovasculaires.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of "Liver Transplant Physiotherapy Program" pamphlet 1299. It is very important to stay active while you wait for your liver transplant. People who are in better physical condition before their surgery are more likely to get better faster and have fewer complications. This pamphlet explains why activity is so important and provides an exercise program which includes strengthening and cardio exercises.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Physiotherapy
- Pamphlet Number
- 1839
Testing for esophageal varices (portal hypertension)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36707
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Department of Hepatology, QEII site.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1458
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Cirrhosis is a type of liver disease. Over time, it scars the liver. Varices are blood vessels that have expanded (gotten bigger). Varices usually happen in the esophagus and stomach. The esophagus is the swallowing tube that connects your mouth and stomach. Esophageal varices are a common problem in advanced cirrhosis.This pamphlet explains how varices are diagnosed, how to get ready for the test, what will happen during and after the test, how the test is done, and possible complications of t…
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- View Pamphlet
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (9 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Liver Cirrhosis
- Esophageal and Gastric Varices
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Liver--Cirrhosis
- Esophageal varices
- Specialty
- Gastrointestinal System
- Abstract
- Cirrhosis is a type of liver disease. Over time, it scars the liver. Varices are blood vessels that have expanded (gotten bigger). Varices usually happen in the esophagus and stomach. The esophagus is the swallowing tube that connects your mouth and stomach. Esophageal varices are a common problem in advanced cirrhosis.This pamphlet explains how varices are diagnosed, how to get ready for the test, what will happen during and after the test, how the test is done, and possible complications of the test. A list of symptoms that should be reported to 811 is provided.
- Responsibility
- Department of Hepatology, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 1458
Transjugular liver biopsy : Valley Regional Hospital
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36466
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Interventional Radiology Provincial Committee.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1923
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
A transjugular liver biopsy is done to remove a small piece of tissue from your liver using a thin needle. The tissue will be sent to the lab, where it will be looked at under a microscope. Who will do the biopsy, possible complications, and how long you can expect to be at the hospital is listed. How to get ready, and what happens during and after the biopsy is covered. Follow-up care, and symptoms requiring a visit to your doctor are outlined. A list of medications and how long to stop taking…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (10 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Liver Diseases - diagnosis
- Biopsy, Needle
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Liver--Diseases--Diagnosis
- Liver--Biopsy
- Abstract
- A transjugular liver biopsy is done to remove a small piece of tissue from your liver using a thin needle. The tissue will be sent to the lab, where it will be looked at under a microscope. Who will do the biopsy, possible complications, and how long you can expect to be at the hospital is listed. How to get ready, and what happens during and after the biopsy is covered. Follow-up care, and symptoms requiring a visit to your doctor are outlined. A list of medications and how long to stop taking them both before and after the biopsy is provided for you to look at with your doctor.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Interventional Radiology Provincial Committee
- Pamphlet Number
- 1923
Ultrasound guided percutaneous liver biopsy : Valley Regional Hospital
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36465
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Interventional Radiology Provincial Committee.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1922
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
An ultrasound guided percutaneous liver biopsy is done to remove at least 3 tiny pieces of tissue from your kidney using a thin needle. The tissue will be sent to the lab, where it will be looked at under a microscope. Who will do the biopsy, possible complications, and how long you will be at the hospital are covered. How to get ready for a liver biopsy, and what happens during and after the biopsy is listed. Follow-up care, and symptoms requiring a visit to your doctor are outlined. A list of…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (9 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Liver Diseases - diagnosis
- Biopsy, Needle
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Liver--Diseases--Diagnosis
- Liver--Biopsy
- Abstract
- An ultrasound guided percutaneous liver biopsy is done to remove at least 3 tiny pieces of tissue from your kidney using a thin needle. The tissue will be sent to the lab, where it will be looked at under a microscope. Who will do the biopsy, possible complications, and how long you will be at the hospital are covered. How to get ready for a liver biopsy, and what happens during and after the biopsy is listed. Follow-up care, and symptoms requiring a visit to your doctor are outlined. A list of medications and how long to stop taking them both before and after the biopsy is provided for you to look at with your doctor.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Interventional Radiology Provincial Committee
- Pamphlet Number
- 1922
Waiting for your liver transplant
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37570
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QE II. Multi-Organ Transplant Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0601
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet explains what to expect while waiting for your liver transplant. Topics include your transplant assessment, team support, planning for costs, common tests, assessment results, waiting period, and research. Information about getting ready for the day a liver is donated, getting "the call", and what to expect before, during, and after surgery is provided. The French version of this pamphlet 1123, "Dans l’attente d’une greffe de foie," is also available.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QE II. Multi-Organ Transplant Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (15 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Liver Transplantation
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Liver--Transplantation
- Specialty
- Digestive System
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains what to expect while waiting for your liver transplant. Topics include your transplant assessment, team support, planning for costs, common tests, assessment results, waiting period, and research. Information about getting ready for the day a liver is donated, getting "the call", and what to expect before, during, and after surgery is provided. The French version of this pamphlet 1123, "Dans l’attente d’une greffe de foie," is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Multi-Organ Transplant Program, QE II
- Pamphlet Number
- 0601
