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The results are automatically put into the PSA tracker system. This will be checked weekly by the PSA tracker specialist team.
This will depend on the reason for having a tracheostomy tube put in.
A catheter tube is put in place to drain the urine. This catheter is held in place by an internal balloon, this will stop it from falling out.
It is very important that you follow the instructions otherwise your surgery may need to be put off until a later date.
The radiographers will help you get into the right position and put on any moulds or shields that you might need.
Stress incontinence is one of the types of urinary leakage (urinary incontinence) which happens when the bladder is put under any pressure (such as coughing
You will also have a drip put into a vein in your arm.
The ties do not need to be tight - you should be able to put 2 fingers underneath. Any excess length can be cut off before securing the ties.
Avoid any strain being put onto the catheter.
To help put the risk associated with the scan into context we have included the table below.
A longer-term line/central line Alternatively, you may have a longer-term line put into your upper arm or chest.
Put your feet on a footstool to raise your knees higher than your hips and lean forward.
Without surgery you would be unable to leave your bed for 3 months which would put you at risk of many complications.
The operation will not make you put on weight but it is advisable to control your calorie intake.
After the biopsy, the area will be cleaned and a dressing put over the wound site.
Biopsy The doctor will put a thin tube into your back passage to examine the anal canal and rectum. This is called a proctoscopy.
You may be asked to put on a hospital gown. You will be asked to lie on an X-ray trolley. X-rays images (pictures) may be used to guide the needle.
You will be asked to lie flat on your left hand-side and a plastic mouth piece will be put between your teeth or gums.
Just before your scan, a small cannula (thin tube) will be put into a vein in your arm.