Patient resources

Lumbar Drain

A lumbar drain is a soft, thin, sterile tube (catheter) that your doctor places through the skin of your back into your lower (lumbar) spine. The drain collects cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). This is a clear fluid that surrounds your spinal cord and brain to protect them from injury.

Lumbar Puncture

Information for parents

Lung biopsy

Your doctor has advised that you need a test called a lung biopsy. This leaflet will help to explain what a lung biopsy is, how it will be performed and hopefully answer any other questions you may have.

Lung investigations

Information for patients

Lung Nodules

Information about lung nodules.

Lung Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy

Information for patients

Lymphatic malformations and their treatment (Adults)

Information for patients

Lymphatic malformations and their treatment (Paediatric)

Information for patients

Lymphatic malformations and their treatment (Parent/Carer)

Information for parents & carers

Lymphatic malformations and their treatment (Teenager)

Information for teenagers

Machine perfusion of donor livers: Normothermic perfusion and hypothermic oxygenated perfusion

Information for patients

Macmillan Thoracic Nurse Specialist

Information for patients

Magnesium

Information for parents and carers

Magnetic Resonance Imaging – Having a prostate MRI scan

Information for patients

Making a decision about enlarged prostate (BPE) (External Link)

Patient information leaflet about Making a decision about enlarged prostate (BPE)

Malignant Spinal Cord Compression (MSCC)

Information for patients at risk

Mallet Splint Instructions

Information for patients

Managing food allergies: Shopping, Restaurants, Takeaways, Hotels & Parties

Information for patients and carers

Managing premenstrual syndrome – PMS (External Link)

External link about Managing premenstrual syndrome - PMS

Managing taste changes

Information for patients