
Patient Information Leaflets
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Emmer Green Ward welcome (vascular patients only)
Information for patients staying on the ward following treatment for vascular conditions at John Radcliffe Hospital
Read moreEnd of life - Nutritional considerations for patients nearing the end of life
Advice on supporting people at the end of life - centred on helping individuals to be as comfortable as possible, and to maximize their quality of life
Read moreEndobronchial ultrasound
An examination looking into your lungs using a slim tube with a camera called a bronchoscope and ultrasound machine
Read moreEndocrine therapy for breast cancer
Gives general advice and outlines possible side effects for individuals having endocrine therapy
Read moreEndometrial 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.
Read moreEndometrial hyperplasia
You have been given this leaflet to help explain what endometrial hyperplasia is and how the condition is managed and treated.
Read moreEndometriosis
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.
Read moreEndoscopic and radiological colonic stent insertion
Information about colonic stents and what to expect before, during and after insertion
Read moreEndoscopic 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
Read moreEndoscopic removal of a PEG feeding tube - aftercare advice
Aftercare advice following the endoscopic (using a scope) removal of a PEG tube.
Read moreEndoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography (ERCP) aftercare advice
Advice following an examination of your biliary and pancreatic system in the Endoscopy Unit
Read moreEndoscopic retrograde cholangio pancreatography (ERCP) explained
Explains what to expect during an examination used to diagnose problems with the pancreas and bile ducts
Read moreEndoscopic ultrasound (EUS) aftercare advice
Advice following an endoscopic ultrasound – an examination of your gullet and /or stomach
Read moreEndoscopic 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
Read moreEndovascular aortic repair for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)
Explains a minimal access alternative to open surgery for the repair of aortic aneurysms
Read moreEndovenous 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
Read moreEndovenous 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
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 moreEnhanced supportive care (ESC)
Explains ESC which helps people to stay well during cancer treatment and after it has finished
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