Oesophageal dilatation
A procedure to stretch the gullet to allow you to eat and drink better
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Oesophageal dilatation aftercare advice
Advice following an oesophageal dilatation– a stretch of your gullet
Read moreOesophageal manometry tests
Explains what happens during an oesophageal manometry test and how to prepare for it
Read moreOesophageal stent
Procedure to insert a metal mesh hollow tube into the oesophagus called a stent - to help to hold open any narrowing or blockage
Read moreOesophagectomy dietary advice
Advice on managing your diet following surgery on your oesophagus (gullet)
Read morePancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy (PERT)
Dietary advice for people diagnosed with conditions of the pancreas - information to help you manage your eating and pancreatic enzymes
Read moreParenteral nutrition
Information for patients, relatives and carers on parenteral nutrition - giving of nutrients (nourishment needed for growth and staying alive) into a vein rather than using the mouth or stomach.
Read morePelvic floor strengthening and relaxation exercises for men
Learning to strengthen and relax the pelvic floor muscles may benefit you if you experience problems keeping control of wee or poo
Read morePelvic Floor Telephone Clinic
Explains what will happen during the telephone appointments and if you need any tests for people referred to the Pelvic Floor Service
Read morePercutaneous biliary drain insertion
Explains a procedure to insert a fine plastic drainage tube through the skin into an obstructed bile duct to allow the bile to drain externally temporarily
Read morePercutaneous transhepatic cholangiogam (PTC) with biliary stent insertion aftercare advice
Advice following a procedure to relieve the blockage in your biliary system that is causing your yellow discolouration, possibly itchiness and/or infection
Read morePicolax and Omnipaque 350 preparation for a CT colonography
For patients advised to take Picolax (bowel preparation) and Omnipaque 350 (liquid dye) in readiness for a CT colonography (examination of the colon)
Read moreRadiologically inserted gastrostomy (RIG tube) aftercare advice
Advice following a procedure to insert a feeding tube (gastrostomy) through the abdominal wall into the stomach using X-ray guidance
Read moreRadiotherapy to the pelvis for anal and rectal tumours
What you can expect during and after treatment, and general advice and information
Read moreRectal repair - Laparoscopic (keyhole) rectopexy
Explains what will happen when you come to the hospital for an operation on your back passage
Read moreSehcat scan
A diagnostic procedure which looks at one aspect of the function of your bowel
Read moreSilent reflux
Advice and treatment options for a condition where stomach acid rises into the back of your throat, affecting the throat lining and the voice box
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