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Can I eat or drink before the biopsy?
Bathing When you have a bath or a shower, put the CADD pump upright on a stool or chair near to you.
The main risks of having an enteroscopy are: damage to teeth or bridgework. perforation or tear of the linings of the oesophagus, stomach or small bowel
Scar tissue or adhesions from previous abdominal surgery such as a caesarean section or appendicectomy.
Sedation or throat spray
You may find that your skin is very dry and scaly or cracked or you may have moisture coming through the skin (exudate).
You also have rights to request rectification or erasure of your personal data in some cases, or to object to the use of your personal data.
If you are found not to have a cancer or an emergency condition you may need to see your GP or be referred less urgently to another doctor.
Infection Infection in the tummy or wounds. Bleeding This can be inside the tummy or on the surface from the cuts in the skin.
or nodular prurigo.
, severe malabsorption or nephrotic syndrome).
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Perforation This is a tear or hole in the wall of the duodenum or bile duct. It can happen when therapy is undertaken.
the thigh or pelvis.
If you would like further information or you have any questions, please speak to your anaesthetist.
Further information To learn more visit UK Metabolic Biochemistry Network or British Inherited Metabolic Disease Group
The medical and nursing teams will be better able to respond to any concerns or queries regarding medical/care issues.
If the child or young person is adopted. By court order.
Temporary tissue swelling or oedema of the ureter following an operation on or near the ureter and kidney.
urgently after a recent exposure to a case of suspected or confirmed measles.
