- Reference Number: HEY-846/2023
- Departments: Endoscopy
- Last Updated: 1 November 2023
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Patient Endoscopy Report and Useful Information
Patient name: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Hospital Number: …………………………………………. Date: ………………………………………….
(Nursing staff please delete / indicate as appropriate findings from the endoscopy report)
During the test the endoscopist found you had:-
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
- You have been spoken to by the endoscopist regarding your diagnosis.
- Biopsies have been taken. Results take 6 – 8 weeks to report on and will be sent to your Consultant.
- You have been given an information leaflet.
- It is necessary for you to have this procedure again. An appointment has been / will be made for you in………………………..……………………………..
- A clinic appointment with your consultant will be made for you and will arrive in the post.
- You have been referred to…………………………………………………………
- A follow up appointment is not necessary.
- You have been given a letter for your doctor to obtain a prescription.
If you have any questions, please ask the nursing staff who will be happy to explain anything you are unsure of.
Completed by……………………………. Signed………………………………
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Castle Hill Endoscopy Unit
Telephone: (01482) 622065
Useful Information following Oesophageal Stent
What can I eat and drink?
A liquid diet is advised until the following day, then follow the dietary advice provided by the dietician or specialist nurse.
Are there any after effects of the procedure?
Sedation can impair your reflexes and judgement and can take 24 hours to wear off, even if you feel wide awake. For this reason you need to have someone who can look after you when you go home.
Please do not:
- Drive a motorcar or any other vehicle
- Operate machinery or home appliances
- Have a bath unsupervised
- Look after children on your own.
- Go to work
- Sign any legal documents
- Take sleeping tablets or recreational drugs
- Drink any alcohol
What if I feel unwell after the test?
You may feel you suffer from the following after your procedure. They should settle over the next few days:-
- Feeling sick (nausea)
- Pain
- Sore throat
- Streaks of blood in your saliva
The Endoscopy Unit is open Monday to Friday 8.00am – 6.00pm, our contact telephone number is (01482) 622065.
Outside of these hours please ring Ward 100 at Hull Royal Infirmary on (01482) 675100, your own doctor or Emergency Department. Please do not hesitate to contact us if there is anything you are worried about after the test.
The full results of your examination will be discussed at your next outpatient appointment.
