Looking after a PEG feeding tube
Explains how a PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy) tube is used to pass nourishment into your body without swallowing, or to supplement ordinary food.
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Looking after your PEG-J feeding tube
Instructions and advice on looking after your PEG-J (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Jejunostomy) feeding tube
Read moreManual removal of a PEG tube - aftercare advice
Gives aftercare advice following the removal of a PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy) tube using manual traction.
Read moreOesophageal dilatation
A procedure to stretch the gullet to allow you to eat and drink better
Read moreOesophageal 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 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 morePlenvu bowel prep for a morning appointment
Advice and instructions for taking Plenvu bowel preparation in readiness for your colonoscopy procedure
Read morePlenvu bowel prep for an afternoon appointment
Advice and instructions for taking Plenvu bowel preparation in readiness for your colonoscopy procedure
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 moreRIG tube removal and balloon gastrostomy insertion - aftercare advice
Aftercare advice following removal of a RIG tube and a balloon gastrostomy tube insertion
Read moreSurgery for gastro oesophageal reflux disease
Aims to answer some of the questions you may have following surgery for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)
Read moreTherapeutic gastroscopy (OGD) explained
A procedure to treat a problem with your upper gastrointestinal tract (mouth, oesophagus, stomach and small intestine).
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 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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