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Patient Information Leaflets
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Manual removal of a PEG tube - aftercare advice
Gives aftercare advice following the removal of a PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy) tube using manual traction.
Oesophageal dilatation
A procedure to stretch the gullet to allow you to eat and drink better
Oesophageal dilatation aftercare advice
Advice following an oesophageal dilatation– a stretch of your gullet
Oesophageal stent
Procedure to insert a metal mesh hollow tube into the oesophagus called a stent - to help to hold open any narrowing or blockage
Oesophageal variceal banding
Treatment for swollen veins in your gullet
Plenvu bowel prep for a morning appointment
Advice and instructions for taking Plenvu bowel preparation in readiness for your colonoscopy procedure
Plenvu bowel prep for an afternoon appointment
Advice and instructions for taking Plenvu bowel preparation in readiness for your colonoscopy procedure
Radiologically 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
RIG tube removal and balloon gastrostomy insertion - aftercare advice
Aftercare advice following removal of a RIG tube and a balloon gastrostomy tube insertion
Therapeutic gastroscopy (OGD) explained
A procedure to treat a problem with your upper gastrointestinal tract (mouth, oesophagus, stomach and small intestine).
Transnasal endoscopy aftercare advice
Advice following transnasal oesophago-gastro duodenoscopy (TNE), also known simply as a transnasal endoscopy
Transnasal endoscopy explained
Examination of the oesophagus (gullet), stomach and the first part of the small intestine (duodenum( via the nose, rather than the mouth
What is a PEG tube?
Information for those considering using a PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy) tube to assist in feeding.
Wireless capsule endoscopy
Information about an investigation of your small bowel using wireless capsule endoscopy