Videoproctogram
What is a video proctogram? A videoproctogram is an x ray test which may be recommended to investigate problems with bowel emptying their bowel and symptoms of obstructed defeacation or prolapse. The test is designed to show how well the bowel empties. It can identify area of bulging such as rectoceles, enteroceles and sigmoidoceles and is also useful […]
Transit Study
What is a transit study? This is a test to whether or not movement through the bowel is normal or slow (delayed transit). It is often used to investigate patients who have constipation and / or have symptoms of obstructed defaecation where simple laxatives or stool softeners haven’t worked. It is often arranged alongside other tests of […]
MRI Proctogram
What is an MRI proctogram? Magnetic resonance imaging or MRI, uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to create very detailed images of the inside of the body. The scanner itself is a long tube surrounded by powerful magnets. You lie inside the tube whilst the scan is being carried out An MRI proctogram, also known […]
Endoanal USS
What is an endo anal ultrasound scan? This involves taking ultrasound pictures of the muscles around your back passage. Do I need any preparation before-hand? This is a quick and simple test. It is painless and does not require any sedation or anaesthetic. You do not need to take any laxatives before […]
Anorectal Physiology
What are ano-rectal physiology tests? These tests are designed to measure the strength of the muscles around your bottom and the sensation in side your bottom. Do I need any preparation before-hand? These are quick and simple tests. They are painless and do not require any sedation or anaesthetic. You do not need to take […]
