Patient resources
We publish a large number of patient information leaflets and resources across the whole range of our clinical expertise. Leaflets remain on this website whilst under review, which could take up to four months.
Popular patient resources
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Your doctor has recommended for you or your family member to have a Mechanical Thrombectomy. This leaflet will explain what the operation involves, the outcomes and the possible risks.
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Patient Initiated Follow Up (PIFU)
Enables the booking of follow-up appointments when you feel you need one, rather than attending routine appointments scheduled by the hospital
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Patient Initiated Follow Up (PIFU), (Children)
Enables the booking of follow-up appointments for your child, when you feel you need one, rather than attending routine appointments scheduled by the hospital.
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Percutaneous Transhepatic Cholangiogram (PTC) and Drainage
Your doctor has recommended for you to have a Percutaneous Transhepatic Cholangiogram and drainage. This page will explain what this operation involves, the intended outcomes and the possible risks.
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Renal – Fistuloplasty (Easy Read)
Information for patients
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Interventional Neuro-Radiology Service information for patients
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Superficial biopsy or Fine Needle Aspiration under Ultrasound guidance
This leaflet explains what to expect from your upcoming ultrasound-guided biopsy.
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Testicular Vein Embolisation (TVE)
A procedure used to treat a varicocele, which is a collection of enlarged veins around a testicle (similar to varicose veins in the legs)
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Trans-Jugular Liver Biopsy (TJLB)
Your liver doctor has recommended for you to undergo a Trans-Jugular Liver Biopsy. This leaflet will explain what this procedure involves, the intended outcomes and the possible risks.
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Transjugular Intrahepatic Porto-Systemic Shunt (TIPSS)
Information for patients
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Transperineal ultrasound‑guided biopsy of the prostate gland
Information for patients
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Tunnelled Central Line Insertion
Your doctor has recommended for you to have a Tunnelled Central Line inserted. This leaflet will explain what the operation involves, the intended outcomes and the possible risks.
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Upper Limb Angiogram, Angioplasty and Stent
Procedures used to identify and treat narrowed or blocked arteries in the arm, helping to improve blood flow and reduce symptoms.
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Uterine Artery Embolisation (UAE)
Information for patients
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Varicose Veins: Sclerotherapy & Embolisation
Vascular Radiology Service information for patients
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Vascular Anomalies Post Treatment Follow‑up
Information for patients
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Vascular Radiology Service – Carotid Artery Stenting (CAS)
Your doctor has recommended for you to have a Carotid Artery Stenting. This leaflet will explain what the procedure involves, the outcomes and the possible risks.
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Venous malformations and their treatment
Information for patients