Resources

Brief information about a stay on the Trevor Mann Baby Unit.

An abdominal hysterectomy is an operation performed under general anaesthetic to remove the womb (uterus).

Information on aftercare following a visit to the Alex with a child with abdominal pain.

Information when visiting the Emergency Department with abdominal pain.

This is a simple way to determine whether a bacteria called Helicobacter Pylori is present in the gut as it could be responsible for the gastric symptoms .

Anorectal Physiology Studies look at the function of the back passage and rectum. Different tests are carried out which give information about what is causing the problem, whether it is difficulty in controlling the bowel (incontinence) or constipation.

This is an examination to view the inside of the colon (large bowel) where a camera on a flexible tube is passed into the anus.

This is an examination which enables the clinician to view the inside of the oesophagus and stomach.

ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography) is a procedure which enables the endoscopist to examine the bile duct and / or pancreas.

This is an examination which enables the endoscopist to view the inside of the colon (large bowel). A tiny camera on a flexible tube is carefully passed through the anus and into the large bowel.