| Scarf Osteotomy | Scarf osteotomy is an operation to correct a severe bunion (hallux valgus) deformity. |
| Self Treatment of Hypoglycaemia (Low blood sugar/glucose) | For the treatment of hypoglycaemia, we recommend using the 10 rule. |
| Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy of the Axilla | Sentinel node biopsy is an operation to remove the first lymph glands under the arm that are... |
| Septal Surgery / Turbinate Reduction Surgery | The septum is a thin piece of cartilage and bone inside the nose between the right and left... |
| Serious allergy during an anaesthetic (anaphylaxis) | This information is supplied by the Royal College of Anaesthetists |
| Shivering | This information is supplied by the Royal College of Anaesthetists |
| Sick day rules for parents/carers of children and young people with type 1 diabetes | It is important to know how to manage your child’s diabetes when they are unwell. |
| Sickness After Surgery | Some people worry about feeling or being sick after an operation. This leaflet answers the... |
| Sigmoid Colectomy | A Sigmoid Colectomy is the surgical removal of the sigmoid colon (the lower part of the large bowel... |
| Sore throat | This information is supplied by the Royal College of Anaesthetists |
| Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) - Eastbourne | Welcome to SCBU where you will be closer to your baby. Mums and Dads using this room may be at... |
| Sphincterotomy | A sphincterotomy is the surgical division of part of the superficial anal sphincter muscle. |
| Squint Surgery | This is when the eye turns in towards the nose (convergent) or turns outwards (divergent). |
| Stable Glaucoma monitoring | If you have stable Glaucoma, you will be aware that it needs monitoring regularly. |
| Stapedectomy | A Stapedectomy is the removal of the small bone called the stapes (or stirrup) bone which transmits... |
| Straightening Lesser Toe(s) | This is an operation to correct deformities of the toes other than the big toe, usually... |
| Stricture follow-up | The urethra (water pipe) is susceptible to scarring either as a result of infection, injury or... |
| Stroke - help for patients and you | Relatives and friends often feel very helpless when stroke illness occurs. There are many things... |
| Stroke - our role in stroke care | It can take an unspecified length of time to recover from a stroke. This could take from a number... |
| Subacromial Impingement | Subacromial Impingement is a common problem. This condition occurs when one of the tendons... |
| Suction Evacuation of the Uterus (Womb) | This is the surgical operation that enables the remaining contents of a miscarriage within the womb... |
| Superficial Cancer of the Bladder | If you have been told that you have cancer of the bladder you are probably feeling shocked and... |
| Surgical Treatments for benign prostatic obstruction | The prostate gland grows as men become older. The prostate is a gland, which lies underneath your... |
| Sweat Test | The sweat test is performed so that the concentration of salt in the sweat can be measured. The... |
| Surgical treatment for Ectopic pregnancy | This leaflet will explain the various operative procedures that are possible to treat an ectopic... |
