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Your results

The endoscopist or discharging nurse will usually discuss the results of the procedure with you before you leave the endoscopy unit.

Sometimes, small samples are taken from the lining of your digestive tract – these are called biopsies. Biopsies are taken for lots of different reasons, and the endoscopists will be able to tell you the reason for this.

During some procedures, small growths known as polyps are removed. Polyps are usually benign, meaning that they are not cancerous. Some polyps can turn into cancer if left to grow for a long time, which is why they are often removed.

Biopsies and polyps are sent to a lab to be looked at under a microscope after your procedure. This process can take several weeks, but the endoscopist will be able to tell you why the samples were taken. When the lab results are ready, the endoscopist will usually write to you and your GP with the results.

 

Further tests or referrals

Sometimes, extra tests like CT or MRI scans may be recommended after an endoscopy procedure. If this is necessary, the endoscopist will discuss this with you.

If you need to see a different healthcare professional after your endoscopy procedure, the endoscopist will usually inform you of this and will refer you to the appropriate team.

If you were referred by your GP, they may have already told you to book an appointment with them once the procedure has been completed. If you are not sure, please contact your GP surgery for their advice.

Similarly, if you were referred by a hospital doctor or specialist nurse, they may have already told you about what follow up to expect. If you are not sure, please contact their secretary on the telephone number you have been given. If you do not have a telephone number, you can contact the health board’s referral and bookings team on 01495 765055.

 

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