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A colonoscopy is a medical procedure that examines the large bowel. The colonoscope is the device used to perform a colonoscopy. This device consists of a long, firm and flexible plastic tube with a tiny video camera and light at one end. The gastroenterologist carefully guides this instrument in various directions to look inside the colon. The picture from the camera appears on a television monitor to provide a clear, magnified view of the colon lining.

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A gastroscopy (gastrointestinal endoscopy) is commonly performed if your doctor suspects you have inflammation, ulcer or other abnormalities of the oesophagus (the pipe that connects the throat to the stomach), stomach or duodenum using a flexible tube to carry out a full colour inspection of these regions. It also allows biopsies to be taken from the small bowel, stomach and oesophagus.

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This involves using a small instrument to put a very tight elastic band over the haemorrhoid. This band cuts off the blood supply so that the haemorrhoid should drop off, usually within 5-10 days after the banding.

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PLEASE CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINKS  TO DOWNLOAD PROCEDURE INFORMATION.
Click here to view information about your colonoscopy.
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PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO DOWNLOAD  CONSENT FORMS AND PROCEDURE CENTRE INFORMATION.
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