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 aims to help answer some of the questions you may have about having oesophageal dilatation and an oesophageal stent, including the benefits, risks and alternatives.
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- This information leaflet helps answer questions patients may have abouttheir peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC line). It explains why someone may need a PICC line, what to do before they come in for the procedure and how to care for it when they are at home.
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- This leaflet provides information about a portacath insertion, including the benefits, risks and any alternatives. It also explains what you can expect when you come to hospital.
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- This leaflet explains what sclerotherapy is, and what is involved including the possible risks.
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- This leaflet describes what you must do when you go home after sclerotherapy.
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- This information sheet has been given to you to help answer some of the questions you may have about having a testicular (varicocele) embolisation.
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- This leaflet provides information for patients having a PET-CT scan and what to expect when you come to hospital.
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- This leaflet explains more about having thermal ablation or cryotherapy (cryoablation) to treat your tumour. It includes information about the benefits, risks and any alternatives, and what you can expect when you come to hospital.
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- This leaflet explains more about having an ultrasound scan, including the benefits, risks and any alternatives. It also provides information on what you can expect when you come to hospital.
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- This leaflet explains more about having an ultrasound guided removal of a breast lump.
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- This leaflet explains more about having a urethrogram, including the benefits, risks and any alternatives. It also provides information on what you can expect when you come to hospital.
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- This leaflet explains more about having a water soluble enema. This examination allows the radiologist to check how well your bowel is working.
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- This leaflet explains more about having a water soluble swallow. This examination allows the radiologist to check how well your oesophagus and stomach are working.
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- This leaflet explains more about having an x-ray, including the benefits, risks and any alternatives. It also provides information on what you can expect when you come to hospital.