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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…

• Endoscopic submucosal dissection

  This page aims to provide information regarding an Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) to patients with abnormal tissue or lesions in their bowel who are undergoing treatment at University College…

• Anorectal physiology

  The strength of the muscles around the anal canal (back passage) and sensation in the anal canal and rectum (lower bowel) may affect how easily and how often you go to the toilet. This may also affect…

• Biofeedback Therapy / Bowel Management Program

  What is the Bowel Management Program? You have been referred for Biofeedback therapy / Bowel management program because your doctor feels that this may help your bowel symptoms. It is a…

• 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 camera,…

• 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 camera,…

• 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…