Archive: Endoscopy

Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy

You have been advised to have a small bowel capsule endoscopy. This procedure requires your formal consent. This booklet has been written to enable you to make an informed...

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Bronchoscopy & EBUS

Diagram of a Bronchoscopy Procedure You have been advised to have an investigation known as a Bronchoscopy (examination of the lung). This procedure requires your formal consent. This leaflet...

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Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)

You have been advised by your consultant to have an investigation known as an ERCP. This procedure requires your formal consent. This booklet has been written to enable you...

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Gastroscopy

You have been advised by your GP or hospital doctor to have an investigation known as a Gastroscopy. This procedure requires your formal consent. This booklet has been written...

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Gastroscopy with Banding of Oesophageal Varices or injection therapy

Diagram of the endoscopy procedure You have been advised to have a procedure known as Banding of Oesophageal Varices or Injection Sclerotherapy. This procedure requires your formal consent. This...

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Gastroscopy with Oesophageal Stent Inserted

The oesophagus or gullet is a hollow muscular tube which takes food from the mouth to the stomach. If it becomes narrowed or blocked, then there will be a...

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Cut and Push Removal of A Freka Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)

You have been asked to attend the Endoscopy Department at Milton Keynes Hospital to have your PEG tube removed or exchanged. Why do I need my PEG to be...

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