| Endoscopy and Colonoscopy |
| Written by Director of Operations |
| Services Provided |
The gastroenterology service includes purpose built endoscopy suites and offers:
- Direct access gastroscopy
- Diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy
- Banding and sclerotherapy for oesophageal varices
- Oesophageal dilatation and stenting
- Injection of bleeding ulcers and ethanol necrosis of tumours
- Diagnostic and therapeutic ERCP including sphincterotomy and stenting
- Oesophageal function testing
- Breath testing for bacterial overgrowth and Helicobacter
- Inflammatory bowel disease clinic
- Liver and biliary clinic
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| Consultant |
Speciality / Specialist Interest |
Clinic location / frequency |
Dr Stephen EVANS
GMC: 3405691 |
Crohn’s disease,
ulcerative colitis,
Ileo-colonoscopy,
endoscopic ultrasound |
SPH:
Clinic - Fri
ASH:
Clinic - Wed |
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| Contact Details |
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| Location |
The Endoscopy Suite at St. Peter’s is located on Level 3 of the Outpatients / Departmental block. |
| Patient Information |
For patients undergoing a Barium Enema or Colonoscopy, please read the guidance below:
- Oral Bowel Cleansing / Bowel Prep
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| Weblinks |
The following websites related to this specialty may be helpful:
- NHS Choices: Diagnostic Gastroscopy
- NHS Choices: Therapeutic Gastroscopy
- NHS Choices: Peptic Ulcer
- British Society of Gastroenterology
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| Last Updated on Friday, 30 August 2013 12:13 |
Gastroenterology