24-hour oesophageal pH impedance testing
Explains what happens during the impedance test and how to prepare for it
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24-hour oesophageal pH testing
Explains what happens during a 24-hour oesophageal pH test and how to prepare for it
Read moreAdvice for people with diabetes having a gastroscopy or colonoscopy
Explains what adjustments (if any) are needed to your regular medication for people with diabetes having an endoscopic procedure
Read moreArgon plasma coagulation (APC)
A heat treatment to seal bleeding vessels or destroy abnormal areas or tumour tissue in the lining of the gut.
Read moreBalloon gastrostomy removal - aftercare advice
Aftercare advice following the removal of a balloon gastrostomy tube.
Read moreBalloon gastrostomy replacement - aftercare advice
Aftercare advice following the replacement of a balloon gastrostomy tube
Read moreBarrett's oesophagus
Answers some of the questions you may have about Barrett’s oesophagus
Read moreBotulinum toxin injection (Endoscopy)
Used to treat various swallowing difficulties swallowing, gastroparesis, and anal fissures
Read moreBronchoscopy
An examination looking into your lungs using a slim tube with a camera known as a bronchoscope, to visualise your trachea (windpipe) and main airways
Read moreBronchoscopy aftercare advice
Advice following a bronchoscopy (an examination of your airways using a flexible tube)
Read moreCaring for your Jejunostomy feeding tube
Useful information and advice for patients leaving hospital with a jejunostomy feeding tube
Read moreCatheter-free Bravo 48-hour pH testing
Explains what happens during a catheter free Bravo 48 hour pH test - to monitor the frequency and duration of gastro oesophageal reflux
Read moreColonoscopy aftercare advice
Advice following colonoscopy – an examination of your lower bowel
Read moreColonoscopy explained
Tells you about having an investigation of your bowel - explains what is involved and what the possible risks are
Read moreColonoscopy for bowel cancer screening
Explains what is involved in a bowel screening colonoscopy and what the possible risks are
Read moreEndobronchial ultrasound
An examination looking into your lungs using a slim tube with a camera called a bronchoscope and ultrasound machine
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
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