Endoscopy Discharge Information

Following your endoscopy procedure you will be offered a copy of the procedure report.
A copy is also posted to your General Practitioner and referring doctor.

Common terms used in endoscopy reports are outlined below:

Ademoma A benign type of polyp that can sometimes become cancerous over a long period of time if not removed.
Achalasia A rare condition that causes failure of the valve between the gullet and stomach to open to allow food through.
Angioectasia Small blood vessels in the lining of your stomach or bowel that can sometimes bleed or cause anaemia.
Barrett’s oesophagus A condition associated with acid reflux or heartburn that causes a change in the type of cells that line your gullet (Oesophagus). 
Biopsy Where a small sample of tissue is taken from the lining of your stomach or bowel using small metal cups.
Candidiasis A type of fungal infection that commonly affects the mouth or the gullet (Oesophagus).
CLO Test Biopsy taken to look for the presence of the H. pylori bacteria in the stomach, which can be associated with acid symptoms and ulcers.
Colitis Inflammation of the lining of the bowel
Colonoscopy A camera test that examines all of your large bowel (colon).
Diverticula A small pouch that sticks out from the lining of the bowel.
Duodenitis This is inflammation of the lining of the first part of your small bowel (duodenum)
Duodenal Ulcer Ulcers in the first part of your small bowel (Duodenum).
Dyspepsia Discomfort or pain in your upper abdomen.
Dysphagia Describes the sensation of food sticking or difficulty in swallowing.
EMR (Endoscopic Mucosal Resection) A method used to remove polyps. A cushion of fluid is injected under flat polyps to raise them. They are then removed using a wire loop (snare).
Erosion Tiny Ulcers
Fissure A small tear in the lining of the back passage (anus).
Gastritis This is inflammation of the lining of the stomach
Gastroscopy (OGD) A camera test that examines your gullet, stomach and first part of your bowel
H.Pylori The name of a bacteria that forms in your stomach and in some people can cause ulcers or acid symptoms.
Haematemesis The vomiting of blood.
Haemorrhoids Swellings that can form at the back passage (anus) which can sometimes bleed.
Hiatius Hernia Is where the stomach can push up between the breathing muscles (diaphragms) into the lower part of the chest. It often causes no symptoms and is noticed co-incidentally during your camera test.
Hyperplastic Polyp A type of benign polyp that usually does not require removing or any further treatment.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common gut disorder.
Malaena Describes black stool (motion) that you can experience due to bleeding from your stomach or first part of your bowel.
Non Ulcer Dyspepsia Symptoms of dyspepsia but where no cause is found.
Oesophagitis This is inflammation of your gullet (oesophagus) lining.
Pedunculated This describes the type of polyp that has a stalk (looks like a mushroom)
Polyp A fleshy growth that can form on the lining of the stomach or bowel
Proton pump inhibitor (PPI This is a tablet that suppresses the amount of acid in your gullet and stomach and can be used to treat acid symptoms and ulcers.
Pylorus The opening that connects your stomach to the first part of your small bowel (duodenum)
Sigmoidoscopy A camera test that examines the left side of your large bowel (colon).
Snare A wire loop to remove polyps
Ulcer An inflamed dip in the lining of your stomach or bowel
Varices Dilated veins (similar to varicose veins) that can occur in the gullet (oesophagus) or top part of your stomach.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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