If the oesophagus (gullet) gets narrowed, you may find swallowing food and fluids becomes difficult. The oesophageal stent is a metal, mesh-like tube that can be placed at the site of the…
You will be required to fast for this procedure, you MUST NOT EAT OR DRINK FOR 6 HOURS PRIOR TO YOUR APPOINTMENT TIME. Failure to do this may result in cancellation on the day.
On admission the…
You will require conscious sedation for this procedure. Sedation is given via a cannula and helps to relax you, but it does not put you to sleep. It is usually given together with a…
Following your procedure, you will be taken to the recovery area and discharged from the department the same day. If you have sedation for this procedure you will stay in the department for around…
Bronchoscopy discharge information
Colonoscopy or flexible Sigmoidoscopy discharge Information
Cystoscopy discharge information
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography discharge…
What is an ERCP? (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography)
This procedure is performed under x-ray control. The examination is performed using a long flexible instrument which is about the…
A capsule endoscopy is a test that looks at the inside of your small bowel and your large bowel using a video capsule. This is called video endoscopy (VCE).
A capsule is swallowed that…
Once you have swallowed the capsule and have all the instructions, you can leave the hospital.
You will need to check the blue light is flashing on the data recorder every 15 minutes.
You will…
You will be in the Endoscopy unit for about an hour.
The nurse will explain the procedure to you and ask you to sign a consent form. This is a good time to ask any other questions you may have.
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