Endoscopic retrograde cholangio pancreatography (ERCP) explained
Explains what to expect during an examination used to diagnose problems with the pancreas and bile ducts
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Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) aftercare advice
Advice following an endoscopic ultrasound – an examination of your gullet and /or stomach
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What is involved and what the risks are of an endoscopic ultrasound scan (EUS) - an examination of your oesophagus (gullet), stomach and the first part of the small bowel
Read moreEnema instructions before a bowel or colon examination
Instructions for administering the enclosed enema in readiness for your bowel examination in the Endoscopy Unit
Read moreFlexible sigmoidoscopy aftercare advice
Advice following a flexible sigmoidoscopy – an examination of your lower bowel
Read moreFlexible sigmoidoscopy explained
Explains a flexible sigmoidoscopy - an investigation of part of your large bowel (colon), what is involved and what the possible risks are
Read moreGastroenterology Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU)
Explains what the Gastroenterology Patient-Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) service is and how it can help you manage your condition
Read moreGastroscopy (OGD) and colonoscopy explained
What to expect when you attend for two separate procedures to investigate the upper gastrointestinal tract and the large bowel at a single appointment
Read moreGastroscopy (OGD) and flexible sigmoidoscopy explained
What to expect when you attend Endoscopy for two separate investigations to investigate the upper gastrointestinal tract and the left hand side of your bowel at a single appointment
Read moreGastroscopy (OGD) explained
Information about a gastroscopy – aka oesophago-gastro duodenoscopy - explains what is involved and what the possible risks are
Read moreGastroscopy with sedation aftercare advice
Advice following a gastroscopy – an examination of your gullet and stomach - with sedation
Read moreGastroscopy with stent insertion aftercare advice
Advice following a gastroscopy – an examination of your gullet and stomach with a stent inserted
Read moreGastroscopy with throat spray aftercare advice
Advice following a gastroscopy – an examination of your gullet and stomach
Read moreHelicobacter pylori breath test
Explains what a Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) breath test involves and how to prepare for it
Read moreHome Parenteral Nutrition and Intravenous Fluid advice
Aims to help patients, relatives and carers, in the event there is a problem relating to parenteral nutrition or home intravenous fluids.
Read moreHydrogen and methane breath test (adults)
Explains what a hydrogen breath test involves and how to prepare for it
Read moreHydrogen and methane breath test for people with diabetes
Explains how to manage your diabetes medication before, during and after a hydrogen breath test
Read moreLooking after a balloon gastrostomy tube (AMT 14FR)
How to look after an AMT 14FR balloon gastrostomy feeding tube
Read moreLooking after a Freka balloon gastrostomy tube
Advice on how to look after a Freka balloon gastrostomy tube
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