Further Information

Some further information collated on related topics.


We have provided a collection of links that you may find useful.

 
Information for Patients about endoscopic procedures

Colonoscopy

www.asge.org
Flexible sigmoidoscopy

www.asge.org
Colonic polyps and their treatment

www.asge.org

Upper GI endoscopy (‘gastroscopy' or ‘OGD')

www.asge.org

Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS)

www.asge.org
ERCP

www.asge.org

Capsule endoscopy

www.asge.org

Oesophageal dilatation

www.asge.org

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG)

www.asge.org

   

Patient help sites

 
CORE - Digestive Disorders Foundation

www.corecharity.org.uk

Coeliac Society UK

www.coeliac.org.uk

National Association for Colitis and Crohn's Disease

www.nacc.org.uk

British Liver Trust www.britishlivertrust.org.uk
PBC Foundation www.pbcfoundation.org.uk
Barrett's Oesophagus Foundation www.barrettsfoundation.org.uk
Patient UK www.patient.co.uk/home
Irritable Bowel Syndrome www.patient.co.uk
Gastrointestinal patient support groups www.patient.co.uk
Natural Practices www.natural-practices.co.uk
Pelvic pain / Fertility www.lucianonardo.com
   

Professional Groups

 

British Society of Gastroenterology

www.bsg.org.uk

American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

www.asge.org

European Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

www.esge.com
BMA www.bma.org.uk
BASL www.basl.org.uk
American Gastroenterological Association www.gastro.org
European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) www.easl.ch
Joint Advisory Group (JAG) www.thejag.org.uk
General Medical Council (GMC) www.gmc-uk.org