Archive: General Surgery

Introduction Formation of a loop ileostomy is the name given to the operation to bring out a small part of your small bowel as an ileostomy and stitch it...

Day Surgery Unit at the Treatment Centre Tel No: 01908 995468 or 995469. Haemorrhoidectomy Your Consultant has suggested that you may benefit from an operation called a haemorrhoidectomy. This...

What are Anal Warts? Anal warts (also called ‘condyloma acuminata’), are a relatively common condition that affect the area round the anus (back passage). They may also affect the...

What is IBS? Irritable bowel syndrome is the term used to describe a variety of gastro-intestinal tract or ‘gut’ related symptoms. It is the most common disorder of the...

This leaflet has been designed to promote good bowel habit and to prevent constipation. Good Bowel Habit Many anal and rectal (bottom and back passage) problems are caused by...

You are going to have a procedure which requires you to undergo either a General Anaesthetic or Sedation. It is important you follow the instructions in this leaflet or...

Anal Sphincter Exercises for people with leakage from the bowel Sphincter exercises can help you to improve leakage from the bowel. When done correctly, these exercises can build up...

What are Varicose Veins? Varicose veins are dilated (enlarged) sections of veins. There are three types, depending on the size of the vein affected. Trunk: these are the common,...

Introduction For many people the thought of having tests on their back passage can be very embarrassing and frightening. These tests are not painful and are carried out by...

What is a fistula? An anal fistula is a track between the skin on the outside of the buttock/anal area and the anal canal on the inside. There are...