Patient Information leaflets

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust produces a wide range of patient information leaflets which give details on treatments and procedures which are carried out at this trust. We also include on this database patient information provided by other appropriate organisations.

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Patient Information Leaflets

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Title	Description
Bubble PEP	Bubble PEP is a treatment to help individuals who have a build up of phlegm (secretions) in their...
Brostrom Operation	The Brostrom operation is a repair of damaged ligaments on the outer (“lateral”) side of the ankle.
Breast screening for women with a family history of breast cancer	Due to your family history of breast cancer you are being invited to attend for regular mammograms...
Breast Reduction (Mammoplasty)	This operation can be used to even up the size of the breasts where one is much larger than the...
Botox injections for Blepharospasm and Hemifacial spasm	Dystonia is an uncommon neurological movement disorder characterised by sustained and involuntary...
Botox for Bladder Problems	Botox is the trade name for purified botulinum toxin which is produced by certain bacteria.
Bone Marrow Aspiration and/or Biopsy	Your doctor has decided that you need to have an assessment of your bone marrow.
Blood Groups and Red Cell Antibodies in Pregnancy	This leaflet explains why blood groups and antibodies areimportant in pregnancy. It also contains...
Blepharitis and Eyelid Hygiene	Blepharitis is a persistent inflammation of the edges of the eyelids. It usually affects both eyes...
Bladder Chemotherapy	Bladder chemotherapy involves putting a drug into the bladder. The drug is called Mitomycin, and...
Being discharged from the Breast Clinic following treatment for Breast Cancer	For many years women with breast cancer were followed up for 10 years. However, recent evidence...
Becoming confused after an operation	This information is supplied by the Royal College of Anaesthetists
Bartholin's Gland Cyst	The Bartholin’s gland is a tiny organ one on each side of the labia (vaginal lips), near the...
Banding of Haemorrhoids	Haemorrhoids are also known as "piles". They are vascular cushions in the anus, very...
Bacillus Calmette Guerin (BCG) Treatment for Superficial Bladder Cancer	Bacillus Calmette Guerin (BCG) is commonly used to treat superficial bladder cancer.
Babies receiving a blood transfusion – a parent's guide	Like all medical treatments, a blood transfusion should only be given if it is essential. Your...

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Patient Advice and Liaison Service

If you cannot find the information you need here, please contact our Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS). They may be able to help with factsheets, further information on treatments or support groups.

Please note

Whilst the information contained in the leaflets has been created, reviewed and ratified by our medical, surgical and nursing teams, they are intended to complement the advice of professional healthcare staff. They should not be used without appropriate medical advice. Procedures should only be undertaken by trained healthcare professionals and the trust will not be liable for injury, loss or financial impairment as a result of actions taken by individuals after reading the materials.

Care has been taken to describe the treatments in a sensitive manner, however, due to their nature you may find some of the content distressing.

If you have any questions, please contact your GP or consultant. NHS Direct provide a wealth of information on their website:
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
or 0845 4647.