Surgery patient information leaflets

This page lists leaflets produced or used by our department. Each leaflet is reviewed at least every three years to make sure it is kept up to date

Follow-up in the plastic surgery dressings clinic for your child

Description
This leaflet gives information about caring for your child after their plastic surgery procedure and when to contact the hospital.

Gastroschisis and exomphalos

Description
Information about gastroschisis and exomphalos.

General anaesthetic (for your child)

Description
This leaflet gives information about your child having a general anaesthetic.

Hirschsprung's disease

Description
This leaflet explains about Hirschprung's disease and the treatment options for your baby.

How to take an MRSA swab at home

Description
This leaflet explains how to take an MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) swab from your child at home.

Inguinal hernia repair

Description
This leaflet explains about the procedure to repair your baby's inguinal hernia.

Loopogram

Description
The aim of this leaflet is to help answer some of the questions you may have about your child having a loopogram.

Necrotising enterocolitis

Description
This leaflet explains about necrotising enterocolitis. It explains what it is, the symptoms of it, the diagnostic process, the treatments available and the prognosis.

Paediatric outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy (p-OPAT) service

Description
Information about the paediatric outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy (p-OPAT) service. It explains how the service works and what to do if you have any questions or concerns about your child.

PEG-J care - looking after your child's feeding tube

Description
Information on how to look after your child's PEG-J feeding tube at home.
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More patient information leaflets

For an A-Z list of all our patient information leaflets, please see the parents and visitors section.