Mater Private Hospital Brisbane

Patient Information Brochures

Autologous stem cell transplant

This booklet provides information about what to expect when having Autologous stem cell transplant at the Mater Private Hospital Brisbane.

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Brain Aneurysm Embolisation

This brochure provides information on the processes involved in 'cerebral coiling'.

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Cerebral angiogram

A diagnostic cerebral angiogram is a minimally invasive procedure that is safe and effective and can be performed as a day procedure.

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Chemoembolisation

Chemoembolisation is a combination of local delivery of chemotherapy into an artery followed by blocking of the artery from the inside.

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Early pregnancy loss—sensitive care at a difficult time

This brochure outlines how Mater can help following an early pregnancy loss.

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Ectopic pregnancy

An ectopic pregnancy results when an early pregnancy becomes implanted anywhere outside the cavity of the womb.

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Guillain Barre Syndrome

Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) is a rare illness where your body's immune system begins to attack itself.

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Hysterectomy

This brochure explains what you can expect when undergoing a hysterectomy at Mater Private Hospital Brisbane.

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Liver biopsy

A liver biopsy is a diagnostic procedure performed to remove a small piece of liver tissue which is then examined under a microscope to diagnose particular liver abnormalities.

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Meningioma

A meningioma is a type of tumour that occurs within the brain or spine. There is no single identifiable cause of meningiomas.

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Migraines

A migraine is an intense headache that is usually associated with nausea, and sometimes involves sensitivity to light, sound and head movement.

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Miscarriage

Loss of a pregnancy can be a sad and distressing experience. The information given in this leaflet may help you to cope with the loss of your pregnancy at this difficult time.

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Morning Sickness and Hyperemesis Gravidarum

Morning sickness and Hyperemesis Gravidarum: Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy is extremely common.

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Palliative care at Mater Private Hospital

Palliative care is a specialised health care area for people with a life-limiting illness, providing support to both patients and their families.

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Parkinson's disease

Parkinson’s Disease is a very common disorder of the brain, which affects movement in many different areas of the body.

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Peripheral angiography and peripheral intervention

How to take care of yourself and your puncture site.

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Pituitary tumour

A pituitary tumour is a growth or lesion on the pituitary gland. It can have grown from the actual gland, or may have come from somewhere else. Generally, tumours are benign.

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Portacath insertion, post-operative care

This brochure explains how to look after yourself after a portacath insertion.

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Radiofrequency ablation of liver tumours

Radiofrequency ablation, sometimes referred to as RFA, is a minimally invasive treatment for cancer.

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Rehabilitation Unit

Rehabilitation aims to restore or compensate for experiences of disability and assist people to maintain optimal functioning and independence.

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Selective internal radiation therapy

SIRT is a treatment for liver tumours that delivers millions of tiny radioactive microspheres or beads called SIR-Spheres® directly to the liver tumours.

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Thorascopic scoliosis surgery

Most commonly this technique is offered to younger patients, mostly teenagers, who have a scoliosis curve of around 40 degrees or more.

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Threatened Miscarriage

A threatened miscarriage is an ongoing pregnancy associated with some bleeding.

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Trans-urethral resection of prostate

This brochure outlines what you can expect when you undergo a trans-urethral resection of the prostate at Mater Private Hospital Brisbane.

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Vascular access device (PICC line insertion)

The PICC can be used to give you treatments such as chemotherapy and antibiotics.

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