Gastroscopy - Aberdeen Regional Hospital
A gastroscopy is a test of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. This pamphlet describes possible risks, getting ready for the test, how it is done, and care after the test.
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Gastroscopy - VG Site
A gastroscopy is a test of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. This pamphlet describes possible risks, getting ready for the test, how it is done, and care after the test. This pamphlet is also available in French, Arabic, and Simplified Chinese.
Gastroscopy - VG Site [Simplified Chinese]
A gastroscopy is a test of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. This pamphlet describes possible risks, getting ready for the test, how it is done, and care after the test. This pamphlet is also available in English, French, and Arabic.
Getting Ready for a Computed Tomography (CT) Virtual Colonoscopy
A virtual colonoscopy (VC), also called a computed tomography (CT) colonography or CTC, is a test used to check the inside lining of the colon for growths called polyps. This pamphlet explains how to get ready for a CT VC, including instructions to make sure your bowel is properly cleaned for the test, and what will happen during the test.
Golimumab (Simponi®) for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Treatment with golimumab may help you manage your inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This pamphlet describes what golimumab is and some important aspects of therapy with this medication.
HDR Brachytherapy for Esophagus Cancer
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This pamphlet outlines how HDR brachytherapy is used for esophagus cancer including what will happen the day of treatment, how is the treatment done, and what happens after treatment.
Hernia Surgery as an Outpatient
Some organs in the body (like bowels and other tissues) are held in place by a strong wall of muscle and tissue. A hernia is when the outer wall breaks open or tears, and organs fall through the opening. This pamphlet includes information about getting ready for your surgery, what to expect after, pain control, exercises, and follow-up care. This pamphlet is also available in French.
How to Lower Intestinal Gas
The suggestions in this pamphlet can help you manage your intestinal gas. A list of foods to avoid or limit that can cause more gas, and a list of vegetables and fruit that usually cause less gas are included.
Infliximab Therapy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Infliximab can be used to manage inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This pamphlet describes what infliximab is and some important aspects of therapy with this medication.