Topical silver nitrate treatment for peristomal granulomas
Advice on silver nitrate treatment for patients with a stoma who have peristomal granulomas that are causing problems.
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Transarterial Chemo Embolisation (TACE)
Information about a procedure in which chemotherapy is given directly into a liver tumour (cancer) using X-rays.
Read moreTransit bowel study
Explains what happens during a transit bowel study in the Radiology (X-ray) Department at the Royal Berkshire Hospital
Read moreTransnasal endoscopy aftercare advice
Advice following transnasal oesophago-gastro duodenoscopy (TNE), also known simply as a transnasal endoscopy
Read moreTransnasal endoscopy explained
Examination of the oesophagus (gullet), stomach and the first part of the small intestine (duodenum( via the nose, rather than the mouth
Read moreTransrectal endoscopic ultrasound (TREUS) explained
Explains an endoscopic ultrasound scan (EUS) of the rectum (back passage) and sigmoid colon - parts of the large bowel
Read moreVACU Alcohol detox
For patients who are discharged home following a stay in hospital with alcohol withdrawal
Read moreWater soluble contrast enema
What happens when you come into hospital for a water soluble contrast enema - a special X-ray examination to view the colon after surgery
Read moreWelcome to Sidmouth Ward
Outlines facilities and routines on Sidmouth Gastroenterology Ward.
Read moreWexner constipation questionnaire
A short questionnaire about the bowel symptoms you have been experiencing
Read moreWhat is a PEG tube?
Information for those considering using a PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy) tube to assist in feeding.
Read moreWireless capsule endoscopy
Information about an investigation of your small bowel using wireless capsule endoscopy
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