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Colonoscopy

Last updated on Thursday, June 13, 2024

A colonoscopy allows us to look inside the entire large intestine. The procedure enables our specialists to see things such as inflamed tissue, abnormal growths, and ulcers. It is most often used to look for early signs of cancer in the colon and rectum. It is also used to look for causes of unex...

Bowel Cancer Screening

Last updated on Tuesday, April 10, 2018

The NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme is a national screening programme coordinated by Public Health England. NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Most people in their 60s will have already received an invitation from the programme. Screening is for people without symptoms. If you are conc...

CT Scans - Computerised Tomography

Last updated on Friday, June 22, 2018

A CT scan is carried out using a special x-ray machine. It produces a cross-section (or slice) of the body. The scanner consists of a ‘doughnut-shaped’ structure which you pass through. This is called a gantry. A narrow beam of x-rays is produced from the gantry which passes through the body. Im...

Sedation

Last updated on Thursday, May 16, 2024

Sedation can be used to help you relax and feel more comfortable during an endoscopic procedure. Sedation is administered through a small needle in your hand or arm called a cannula, which we will put in on the day. Sedation will only make you feel more relaxed, it does not put you to sleep. It i...

Gastroenterology (Liver, Stomach and Bowel)

Last updated on Thursday, June 13, 2024

Gastroenterology offers a wide range of specialised services: inflammatory bowel diseases liver diseases pancreato-biliary medicine nutritional disorders gastrointestinal cancers advanced endoscopy We have nine consultants and junior medical staff, supported by three inflammatory bowel...

Upper GI Endoscopy and Colonoscopy leaflet

Colonoscopy leaflet