Paediatric Surgery – Correction of Chordee

Nikki Harrison

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss this with … Read More

Removal of Kirchener (K-wire)

Nikki Harrison

Introduction This information has been produced to give general information and advice to patients (or their parents / carers) who are having K-wires removed. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet.  It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor.  If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please … Read More

Pituitary Surgery

Nikki Harrison

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your condition. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading this leaflet you still have concerns or require further explanation, … Read More

Swallowing and Voice Problems after Anterior Cervical Surgery

Nikki Harrison

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your condition.  Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please … Read More

Psychology Appointment: Elective Risk-Reducing Breast Surgery

Nikki Harrison

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss this with … Read More

Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression

Nikki Harrison

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your procedure. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please … Read More

Combined Upper GI Endoscopy and Colonoscopy

Nikki Harrison

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your procedures.  Most of your questions should have been answered by this leaflet.  It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team, but may act as a starting point for discussion.   If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, … Read More

The Treatment of Amblyopia (Lazy Eye) by Atropine

Nikki Harrison

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your child’s treatment. Most of your questions should have been answered by this leaflet. It is not meant to replace the discussion between you and your child’s orthoptist but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further … Read More

Welcome to the Orthoptic Department

Nikki Harrison

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about the Orthoptic Department. Most of your questions should have been answered by this leaflet. It is not meant to replace the discussion between you and your child’s orthoptist but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading this leaflet you have any concerns or require … Read More

The Treatment of “lazy eye” by occlusion therapy (patching)

Nikki Harrison

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your child’s treatment.  Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not meant to replace the discussion between you and your child’s orthoptist, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, … Read More