Service: Endoscopy Inpatients
Having an ERCP (Inpatients)
What is an ERCP? The examination you will be having is called an ERCP which stands for Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-Pancreatography. This procedure enables the doctor to examine the common bile […]
Having a Gastroscopy (Inpatients)
What is an OGD? The procedure you will be having is called an oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy (OGD), simply called a gastroscopy or OGD. Gastroscopy is a procedure, which allows the doctor to […]
Having a Flexible Sigmoidoscopy (Inpatients)
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)
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)
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 […]