Service: Endoscopy Outpatients
Replacement of your PEG Tube
You have been advised to have a PEG tube replaced. This leaflet may not answer all your questions so if you have any worries please don’t hesitate to ask. The […]
Having your PEG Removed
You have been advised to have your PEG tube removed. Pre Assessment Appointment Once you have a booking date you will be pre-assessed over the phone. Please ensure you have […]
Having A PEG Tube Inserted
Introduction You have been advised to have a PEG tube inserted. This leaflet may not answer all your questions so if you have any worries please don’t hesitate to ask. […]
Transnasal Endoscopy Information Leaflet
This information leaflet is for patients who are having a Transnasal Endoscopy. A Transnasal Endoscopy (TNE) looks at the food pipe (oesophagus), stomach and small intestine. A thin flexible tube […]
Therapeutic Colonoscopy Information Leaflet
This information leaflet is for patients who are having a therapeutic examination of the bowel (known as a Therapeutic Colonoscopy). This leaflet explains the reasons for the examination, what is […]
Having a PEG Tube Inserted
This information leaflet is for people who are having a PEG tube inserted. We hope it will help you understand the procedure and how it is performed and make you […]
Oesophageal Varices: Screening, Surveillance and Treatment Information
What are varices? Varices are swollen blood vessels (similar to varicose veins) which develop in the lining of the digestive tract, particularly in the lower oesophagus (gullet), stomach or rectum. […]
Gastroscopy Information Leaflet
This information leaflet is for patients who are having an examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum, known as a gastroscopy. The leaflet explains the reasons for the examination, what […]
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Information Leaflet
Having a Flexible Sigmoidoscopy This information leaflet is for patients who are having an examination of the lower bowel (known as a flexible sigmoidoscopy). It explains the reasons for the […]
Endoscopic Ultrasound Information Leaflet
What is EUS? EUS stands for endoscopic ultrasound. This is an endoscopy using a camera combined with an internal ultrasound scan. The endoscope is passed via the mouth to the […]