Hospital: Luton & Dunstable University Hospital

Having a Flexible Sigmoidoscopy (Inpatients)

Date: 03/11/2023 | Category:

What is a Flexi-Sigmoidoscopy? This is an examination of the left side (lower part) of the large bowel using a flexible colonoscope. The examination takes about 10-15 minutes. You will […]

Having a Colonoscopy (Inpatients)

Date: 03/11/2023 | Category:

What is a colonoscopy? Colonoscopy is a test that allows the doctor to look directly at the lining of the large bowel (the colon) through your back passage using a […]

Having a Bronchoscopy (Inpatients)

Date: 03/11/2023 | Category:

Introduction You have been advised to have a Bronchoscopy to help find the cause of your symptoms.  This leaflet may not answer all your questions so if you have any […]

PillCam™ patient procedure brochure

Date: 03/11/2023 | Category:

A colon exam in a capsule: No sedation, no radiation. By Medtronic. Peace-of-mind with clear visualisation to aid diagnosis The PillCam™ COLON capsule is an easy to swallow pill with […]

Additional information – Entonox

Date: 03/11/2023 | Category:

What is Entonox? Entonox is the trade name for the mixture of 50% Oxygen and 50% Nitrous Oxide, also known as ‘gas and air’. It is a fairly strong pain […]

F24 – Phalanx Fracture – lesser toe fracture

Date: 02/11/2023 | Category:

This is a break of a bone in your toe Healing: It normally takes 6-8 weeks for this to heal. Smoking will slow down your healing. We would advise that […]

F23 – All Other Tarsal Bone Avulsion

Date: 02/11/2023 | Category:

This is a small flake fracture on one of the bones in your feet that we treat like a sprain Healing: It normally takes 6 weeks for this fracture to […]

F21 – Hallux Phalanx Fracture

Date: 02/11/2023 | Category:

This is a break to your big toe Healing: It normally takes 6-8 weeks for this to heal. Smoking will slow down your healing. We would advise that you stop […]

F19 – Calcaneal – anterior avulsion fracture

Date: 02/11/2023 | Category:

This is a small flake break to your heel bone Healing: It can take up to 6-12 weeks for this fracture to heal. Smoking will slow down your healing. We […]

F18 – Calcaneal Fracture

Date: 02/11/2023 | Category:

This is a break to your heel bone Healing: It can take up to 6-12 weeks for this fracture to heal. Smoking will slow down your healing. We would advise […]