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- barium tests
barium tests are used to examine conditions of the digestive tract such as reflux, narrowing or ulceration.
- diverticulosis and diverticulitis
diverticulosis and diverticulitis relate to the formation or infection of abnormal pouches in the bowel wall.
- slow transit constipation
a newborn with slow transit constipation may not pass meconium until 24 hours or more after being born.
- polyps
polyps are common. a polyp is a small protrusion that grows out of the membranes lining various areas of the body including the nose, intestines and lining of the uterus (endometrium).
- endoscopy
an endoscope or fibrescope is a long, usually flexible tube with a lens at one end and a video camera at the other.
- general anaesthetics
an anaesthetic is a drug or agent that produces a complete or partial loss of feeling.
- myomectomy
a myomectomy is an operation performed to remove fibroids from the uterus.
- laparotomy
a laparotomy is a surgical incision into the abdominal cavity used to examine the abdominal organs and aid diagnosis.
- ct scan
the ct scan is a medical imaging procedure that uses x-rays and digital computer technology to create detailed images of the body.