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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.