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• Single level lumbar decompression

  A lumbar decompression is the surgical removal of parts of the spine bones in the lower back; these sections of bone are called the spinous processes and the laminae. Lumbar refers to the lower back.

• Animal and human bites

  First aid If an animal or another human has bitten you, it is very important that the wound is cleaned thoroughly with antiseptic. Bites can become infected very easily. You should seek medical…

• Morning colonoscopy with enhanced Moviprep® bowel preparation

  Introduction – what is a colonoscopy? A colonoscopy is a procedure to look at the lining of your large bowel (colon). The procedure involves the insertion of a narrow and flexible telescopic camera,…

• Morning colonoscopy with Plenvu®

  Introduction – what is a colonoscopy? A colonoscopy is a procedure to look at the lining of your large bowel (colon). The procedure involves the insertion of a narrow and flexible telescopic…

• Afternoon colonoscopy with Plenvu®

  Introduction – what is a colonoscopy? A colonoscopy is a procedure to look at the lining of your large bowel (colon). The procedure involves the insertion of a narrow and flexible telescopic…

• Endoscopic Full Thickness Resection of Submucosal Lesions

  Introduction This booklet has been designed to provide information regarding a new clinical procedure which you have been offered. It aims to explain why treatment is needed and why this procedure…

• Flexible sigmoidoscopy

  This is a page for patients having a camera test of their lower bowel, as well as their family or carers. It explains why the test is needed, what you have to do to prepare and tries to answer some of…

• Gastroscopy - a guide for patients

  This page explains what a gastroscopy is and what it enolves.

• ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)

  This page provides information about ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) procedure.

• Acinetobacter

  Acinetobacter is a bacterium (a “bug”) that is commonly found in the environment including water and soil. It can also survive in the hospital environment for long periods.