Varicose Veins – For Surgery
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,...
Archive: General Surgery
Ano-Rectal Tests
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...
Anal Fistula Operations
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...
CMR Surgical Registry: Patient information and informed consent
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Versius Patient Information
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Colonoscopy – The procedure explained
Introduction You have been advised by your GP or hospital doctor to have an investigation known as a colonoscopy. This procedure requires your formal consent. This booklet has been...
Dietary advice for diverticular disease
What is diverticular disease? Diverticular disease is a condition where pouches called diverticula form in the colon. If these pouches or diverticula become infected or inflamed then it is...
Diverticular Disease
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Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Introduction You have been advised by your GP or hospital doctor to have an investigation known as a Flexible Sigmoidoscopy. This procedure requires your formal consent. This booklet has...
Haemorrhoids
What are haemorrhoids? Haemorrhoids (piles) are swollen blood vessels in the anal canal (back passage). This creates swellings, similar to varicose veins that some people have on their legs....