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Archive: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy
Gastroenterology Patient-initiated follow-up appointments
What is a patient-initiated follow-up appointment? A patient initiated follow up (PIFU for short) allows you to arrange follow up appointments as and when you need them. This puts...
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...
Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR)
Introduction You have been advised by your hospital doctor to have a procedure known as an EMR. This procedure requires your formal consent. This booklet has been written to...
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
What is Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)? AKI is also known as acute renal failure. If you have AKI it means your kidneys have suddenly stopped working properly. It is...
Ready Steady Go Transition Programme
This information is provided by University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. To view the leaflet visit:...
Ciclosporin information
Why am I being treated with this medicine? Ciclosporin (cyclosporin, also known as Neoral) is used to attempt to induce remission in acute severe ulcerative colitis. It is used...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Diet: Food Fact Sheet
This information is provided by the British Dietetic Association (BDA). To view the leaflet visit:...