This page lists leaflets produced or used by our department. Each leaflet is reviewed at least every three years to make sure it is kept up to date.
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- This leaflet explains more about antibody incompatible renal transplantation from a deceased donor. It will tell you why you were offered it, the benefits, risks and alternative treatments. It will give you an overview of the process form being referred to our clinic to follow-up after your kidney transplant.
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- This information sheet provides provides information specific to Aston Key Ward, including meal times.
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- This leaflet explains more about having an arteriovenous fistula (AVF) formed, including the benefits, risks and any alternatives, and what you can expect when you come to hospital. It also includes important information on how to care for your AVF at home.
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- A patient information leaflet on blood group incompatible kidney transplantation
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- This booklet is for people who have chosen peritoneal dialysis as a treatment option. It explains the different types of peritoneal dialysis, how they work and how you can fit the treatment into your lifestyle
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- This leaflet is for kidney patients receiving long term dialysis who are considering discontinuing their dialysis treatment.
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- Gives information about the care you can expect on our dialysis units and answers some frequently asked questions
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- This leaflet is for kidney patients and explains more about how your dialysis will be managed while you are an inpatient at Guy's or St Thomas' hospitals.
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- This information is for Guy's and St Thomas' kidney patients who wish to have dialysis treatment away from their base unit or any other dialysis centre managed by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.
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- In this diet sheet we will give you general dietary advice to help prevent the formation of all types of kidney stones. This will be followed by advice specific to the most common stones: calcium oxalate, calcium phosphate and uric acid. Your doctor will discuss with you the type of stone that you have or, if it is not known, the most likely type. Most of the advice is applicable to all types of kidney stone.