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Patient Information Leaflets
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Endobronchial ultrasound
An examination looking into your lungs using a slim tube with a camera called a bronchoscope and ultrasound machine
Endocrine therapy for breast cancer
Gives general advice and outlines possible side effects for individuals having endocrine therapy
Endometrial ablation for heavy menstrual bleeding
This leaflet tells you about the procedure. It describes the benefits, the risks and what other treatments you can have.
Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a very common condition where cells of the lining of the womb (the endometrium) are found elsewhere, usually in the pelvis and around the womb, ovaries and fallopian tubes. It mainly affects women during their reproductive years.
Endoscopic and radiological colonic stent insertion
Information about colonic stents and what to expect before, during and after insertion
Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) of the bowel
Procedure where a polyp (growth) is removed from the colon (bowel) - usually performed during an investigation called a colonoscopy or a flexible sigmoidoscopy
Endoscopic removal of a PEG feeding tube - aftercare advice
Aftercare advice following the endoscopic (using a scope) removal of a PEG tube.
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography (ERCP) aftercare advice
Advice following an examination of your biliary and pancreatic system in the Endoscopy Unit
Endoscopic retrograde cholangio pancreatography (ERCP) explained
Explains what to expect during an examination used to diagnose problems with the pancreas and bile ducts
Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) aftercare advice
Advice following an endoscopic ultrasound – an examination of your gullet and /or stomach
Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) explained
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
Endovascular aortic repair for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)
Explains a minimal access alternative to open surgery for the repair of aortic aneurysms
Endovenous ablation of varicose veins under general anaesthetic
Explains a treatment for varicose vein using heat to shrink and seal the damaged vein done under a general anaesthetic
Endovenous ablation of varicose veins under local anaesthetic
Explains a treatment for varicose vein using heat to shrink and seal the damaged vein under a local anaesthetic
Enema instructions before a bowel or colon examination
Instructions for administering the enclosed enema in readiness for your bowel examination in the Endoscopy Unit
Enhanced supportive care (ESC)
Explains ESC which helps people to stay well during cancer treatment and after it has finished
Entropion
Information for patients with entropion - explains the treatment, including risks and benefits
Epidural for pain relief including PIEB pumps
This leaflet is for pregnant women and provides information about epidurals used for pain relief in labour.
Epidural or spinal: Postnatal advice
You have been given this leaflet as you have received an epidural or spinal injection during labour or in theatre.
Epilepsy safety advice (children)
Safety advice for parents / carers / children and young people with a diagnosis of epilepsy