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You will be given a general anaesthetic so that you will be asleep throughout the procedure.
You will be given an appointment date to have the tube changed. This will be as an outpatient.
A small cut will be made at the front of your neck. The affected half of the thyroid gland will be removed and the cut will be closed.
Once they are comfortable, they will be allowed home.
Any sample displaying these factors cannot be processed and will be rejected Sample Requirements Discuss the case with the Blood Bank Laboratory before
Will the test be uncomfortable?
Please do not be embarrassed. Any saliva in your mouth will be removed using a small suction tube.
The patient must be happy for their carer to be with them during these meetings.
This is to allow time for transport and for the necessary tests to be processed.
Your appointments with the Bartongate Team will be at Bartongate Children’s Centre or Bartongate Surgery.
It may be difficult to clean your teeth around the stitches because it will be sore.
Endoscopic removal can be used when the polyp cannot be reached by the TEMs or when the risk may be lower using this method.
You will be advised in the clinic when this can be done. Expect to be off work for 2 weeks. Do not Carry out strenuous activities.
You will be taken to the procedure room and will be asked to lie on a trolley.
This will be for a dental and general oral check-up. An appointment will be sent to you in the post.
You will be admitted to hospital, usually on the day of your operation. You should expect to be in hospital for about 1 to 2 days.
Wheelchairs will be provided where indicated on Map 1 for those unable to walk. This will be managed by our portering team.
This will not be painful.
Mealtimes You will be given a choice from a daily menu for all of our freshly prepared meals.
First your wrist or groin area will be cleaned with an antiseptic solution and you will be covered with a sterile drape.