Gastroenterology and hepatology patient leaflets

 

This page lists leaflets produced or used by our department. Each leaflet is reviewed at least every three years to make sure it is kept up to date.

Prolapse - perineal repair of rectal prolapse

Description:
This leaflet explains what a perineal repair of rectal prolapse, which may also be called a "Delorme's Operation" or an "Altemeier Procedure" is and why surgery may have been recommended for you. It explains the benefits, risks and any alternatives to surgery. It also explains what you can expect when you come to hospital

Pruritus ani - Anal itching

Description:
This information sheet aims to help answer some of the questions you may have about pruritus ani or anal itching.

Sigmoidoscopy - Having a flexible sigmoidoscopy

Description:
A sigmoidoscopy is a routine test to examine the lining of your sigmoid colon. This is the lower part of your colon, also called your bowel or large intestine. This leaflet explains more about having a flexible sigmoidoscopy including the benefits, risks and any alternatives and what you can expect when you come to hospital.

Surveillance colonoscopy for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

Description:
This leaflet explains more about surveillance colonoscopy for patients with long-standing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Tears - Information on third/fourth degree tears and what to expect at your clinic appointment

Description:
This leaflet offers further details about third and fourth degree tears, and what you can expect when you come to your clinic appointment.

Transvaginal rectocoele repair and levatorplasty

Description:
This leaflet explains what a rectocoele repair and levatorplasty is and why surgery may have been recommended for you. It explains the benefits, risks and any alternatives to surgery. It also explains what you can expect when you come to hospital.

Ventral mesh rectopexy

Description:
This leaflet explains more about having a ventral mesh rectopexy - an operation to put your rectum back into its correct position within the body. It includes the benefits, risks and alternatives to surgery, as well as what you can expect when you come to hospital.

Video capsule endoscopy

Description:
This leaflet explains what to expect from having a video capsule endoscopy. If you have any questions or concerns, please speak to a member of staff caring for you.

Video capsule endoscopy with CapsoCam®

Description:
This leaflet explains what to expect from having a video capsule endoscopy with CapsoCam ®. If you have any questions or concerns, please speak to a member of staff caring for you.
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