A-Z of patient leaflets by title

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This page lists patient leaflets by their title. Please use the A-Z below to find the leaflets relevant to you.

If you are not sure which leaflet titles are relevant to you, see our list of leaflets grouped by department/topic.

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Anaesthetic - Further information

Description:
This is longer leaflet than our standard leaflet, 'Having an anaesthetic' and is for people who want to know more about the whole process or a specific subject such as side effects.

Anal fistula - Having an operation to treat your anal fistula

Description:
This leaflet explains what an anal fistula is, why an operation may have been recommended for you and what this involves.

Anal fistula - Recovering after anal fistula operation

Description:
This leaflet answers some of the questions you may have following your anal fistula operation.

Angiogram - Going home after your angiogram

Description:
This leaflet offers information that is important for your safety during the 48 hours following your angiogram.

Angiogram - Having an angiogram

Description:
The aim of this information sheet is to help answer some of the questions you may have about having an angiogram. It explains the benefits, risks and alternatives of the procedure as well as what you can expect when you come to hospital.

Angioplasty - Having an angioplasty

Description:
The aim of this information sheet is to help answer some of the questions you may have about having an angioplasty in the Interventional Radiology (IR) department. It explains the benefits, risks and alternatives of the procedure as well as what you can expect when you come to hospital.

Ankle arthroscopy

Description:
This leaflet aims to answer your questions about having an ankle arthroscopy. It explains the benefits, risks and alternatives, as well as what you can expect when you come to hospital.

Ankle fracture - Managing in your cast

Description:
This leaflet explains more about returning to your everyday activities whilst you are unable to put weight on your fractured ankle.

Ankle, sub-talar or major joint fusion

Description:
This leaflet aims to answer your questions about having an ankle, sub-talar or mid-foot joint fusion. It explains the benefits, risks and alternatives, as well as what you can expect when you come to hospital.

Ankylosing spondylitis know-how (ASK)

Description:
This leaflet contains information about the Ankylosing spondylitis know-how (ASK) group at St Thomas' Hospital physiotherapy department.

Antenatal Day Unit at St Thomas' Hospital

Description:
Information for pregnant women about the services offered at the Antenatal Day Unit at St Thomas' Hospital, and when to attend the unit.

Antenatal hand expressing from 37 weeks

Description:
This information leaflet is for women who have been advised to hand express colustrum (the first breast milk you produce) when pregnant.

Antenatal hypertension (high blood pressure)

Description:
This leaflet is for women with hypertension (high blood pressure) in pregnancy.

Anterior cervical surgery

Description:
The aim of this leaflet is to help answer some of the questions you may have about having anterior cervical surgery. It explains the benefits, risks and alternatives of the procedure as well as what you can expect when you come to hospital.

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction (hamstring graft) - Physiotherapy

Description:
This leaflet provides more information about your ACL reconstruction. It includes advice, exercises to aid your recovery and guidance on what to expect when you attend hospital.

Anterior cruciate ligament deficient (ACLD) knee

Description:
This leaflet explains more about your anterior cruciate ligament deficient (ACLD) knee, including advice and exercises to aid your recovery.

Anterior knee pain

Description:
This leaflet explains what anterior knee pain is and the treatment you may need.

Anterior lumbar surgery

Description:
The aim of this information sheet is to help answer some of the questions you may have about having an anterior lumbar surgery. It explains the benefits, risks and alternatives of the procedure as well as what you can expect when you come to hospital.

Aorto bifemoral and axillo bifemoral bypass

Description:
The aim of this information sheet is to help answer some of the questions you may have about having an aorta or axillo-bifemoral bypass. It explains the benefits and risks of the procedure as well as what you can expect when you come to hospital.

Appendicectomy

Description:
Information leaflet about having an appendicectomy (having your appendix removed) to treat appendicitis, at Guy's and St Thomas'.

Aqueous shunt/tube surgery

Description:
The aim of this information sheet is to help answer some of the questions you may have about having aqueous shunt/tube surgery.

Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair

Description:
The aim of this leaflet is to help answer some of the questions you may have about having an arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. It explains the benefits, risks and alternatives of the procedure as well as what you can expect when you come to hospital.

Arthroscopic shoulder stabilisation

Description:
The aim of this leaflet is to help answer some of the questions you may have about having an arthroscopic shoulder stabilisation. It explains the benefits, risks and alternatives of the procedure as well as what you can expect when you come to hospital.

Arthroscopic subacromial decompression (ASAD)

Description:
The aim of this leaflet is to help answer some of the questions you may have about having an ASAD. It explains the benefits, risks and alternatives of the procedure as well as what you can expect when you come to hospital.

ASD closure - Having a trans-catheter closure of your atrial septal defect

Description:
This leaflet aims to answer your questions about having the hole in your heart (known as an atrial septal defect or ASD) closed. It explains the benefits, risks and alternatives of the procedure, as well as what you can expect when you come to hospital.
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Children's patient information leaflets

Looking for our children's patient information leaflets? You can find these on the Evelina London Children's Healthcare website.