Endoscopy

Also called an Upper GI Endoscopy or OGD (Oesopho-Gastro-Duodenoscopy) is a procedure where an endoscope is used to look inside the oesophagus (gullet), stomach and the first part of the small intestine. It can be used to investigate any symptoms affecting your upper gastrointestinal tract.

Upper GI Endoscopy patient information leaflet

TNE is a minimally invasive upper endoscopy procedure that provides an alternative to traditional transoral endoscopy, an ultrathin endoscope is used but has all the same imaging capabilities as a standard endoscope. (Dumfries only)

Transnasal or oral upper gastrointestinal endoscopy patient Information

This is a procedure that uses a narrow, flexible telescopic camera, called a colonoscope, to look inside your large bowel. It can be used to check your large bowel for signs of bowel cancer, inflammation or to investigate symptoms affecting your bowel.

• Colonoscopy information for Patients
• Colonoscopy with moviprep
• Colonoscopy with Plenvu
• Low residue diet chart

The following video has been developed by NHS Highland –How to make up and take Plenvu for lower endoscopy procedures

This is a procedure that uses a thin, flexible colonoscope to investigate the lower part of the large bowel. Similar to a colonoscope, however the test will only go as far as the left side of your bowel.

This procedure allows the resection (removal) of large polyps (growths) and lateral spreading tumours. (Dumfries only)

This is a procedure that is used to diagnose and treat problems in the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts and pancreas. It uses a combination of X-ray and a narrow, flexible endoscope that passes through the mouth down to the start of your small bowel. (Dumfries only)

Capsule Sponge trademarked as EndoSign  is a small capsule on a string. The capsule is a similar size to a vitamin tablet and is made from vegetarian gelatine. It contains a sponge which is designed to collect a sample of cells from your oesophagus (gullet). This will then be tested to find out if there are any cells which are unexpected or abnormal. Your doctor may refer you for this to investigate and manage your symptoms further details can be found on the leaflet below. (Currently Dumfries only)

Capsule Sponge – Endosign Patient information leaflet

HRM is a test to assess the pressure of your oesophagus (gullet or food pipe) and the valves at the top and bottom of your gullet while you are swallowing water, custard or bread.

PH Studies is a test to assess the amount of acid coming out of your stomach (refluxing) over a 24-hour period. These tests provide your doctor/consultant with important information so that they can offer the most appropriate treatment choice to improve your symptoms. (Dumfries only)

• High Resolution Oesophageal Manometry and 24 hour PH Studies Patient leaflet