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- This leaflet has been produced to provide you with information about being discharged from the breast clinic. It aims to answer some of the questions often asked by patients. Why am I being discharged from the clinic? You have been seen regularly in the breast clinic to check that all is well following your previous […]
Nipple Reconstruction
Why consider nipple and areola reconstruction Nipple and areola (the area surrounding the nipple) reconstruction is the final stage of breast reconstruction, when a nipple is made and the colour replaced to the surrounding areola. Nipple and areola reconstruction is offered to patients who have undergone breast reconstruction. It is usually delayed until three to […]Topic: Breast Screening
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Nipple-Areola Micro-pigmentation (Tattooing)
This information sheet is designed to help you understand what is involved in the outpatient procedure of nipple-areola micro-pigmentation. The benefits and limitations of the procedure are outlined below, and the necessary aftercare. What is Micro-pigmentation? Micro-pigmentation is the implantation of small amounts of natural pigment (dye) via a needle into the surface layer of […]Topic: Breast Screening
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Surgical follow up care following treatment for breast cancer
This leaflet will explain your follow up plan in the surgical clinic. It is possible to transfer your follow up care to your GP. If you wish to transfer your care to your GP then please inform your surgeon. Follow up appointments You will be seen in the follow up clinic in 6 to 12 […]Topic: Breast Screening
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Breast reconstruction (Tissue expansion)
This information sheet explains the implications of breast reconstruction surgery and should be read in addition to the Breast Cancer Care booklet ‘Breast Reconstruction’. This information is intended to help you understand the operation and the aftercare that will be necessary to achieve the best possible result. What is tissue expansion breast reconstruction? This is […]Topic: Breast Screening
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Latissimus Dorsi Flap
This information sheet explains the implications of breast reconstruction surgery and should be read in addition to the Breast Cancer Care booklet ‘Breast Reconstruction’. This information is intended to help you to understand the operation and the after care that will be necessary to achieve the best possible results. What does this involve? This type […]Topic: Breast Screening
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Prolonged Neonatal Jaundice
This leaflet offers more information about prolonged neonatal jaundice. A baby with jaundice will have a yellow colouring of their skin and the whites of their eyes. This is very common in newborns. Jaundice is caused when the baby’s blood has raised levels of bilirubin, which is a normal waste product usually removed by the liver.Topic: Maternity
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Protecting Your Baby from Low Blood Glucose
Babies who are small, premature, unwell at birth, or whose mothers are diabetic or have taken certain medication (beta-blockers), may have low blood glucose in the first few hours and days after birth. It is especially important for these babies to keep warm and feed as often as possible to maintain normal blood glucose levels.Topic: Maternity
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Contraception after you have had your baby (postnatal contraception)
What is postnatal contraception? Postnatal contraception is birth control after having your baby to delay or avoid another pregnancy. Many unplanned pregnancies occur in the first few months after pregnancy so it is important to have a plan for contraception that suits you. When do I need to start contraception? You need to start contraception […]Topic: Maternity
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Epidural Advice for Maternity Patients
Why have I been given this leaflet? You have been given this leaflet because you have recently had an epidural inserted. Serious risks from epidurals are rare (1 in 13,000) but can present up to 10 days after having your epidural. Please be observant for the signs and symptoms listed below once discharged from hospital. […]Topic: Maternity
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors