Nazorgformulier endoscopie met sedatie

You had an endoscopic examination today. The MDL doctor or nurse endoscopist discussed the examination and results with you. This letter summarises the information for you to read at home.

• Coloscopy
• Endo-echoscopy
• Gastroscopy
• Sigmoidoscopy

• No abnormalities
• Haemorrhoids
• Diverticula (bulges)
• Tissue was removed for examination (biopsy)
• ........ polyp(s) removed
• Other,..........................................................................................................................................................

If tissue was removed during the endoscopy, it will be sent to the pathology laboratory for further testing. 

After an examination under sedation

You had an examination under sedation. This medication can have side effects and may still be in effect when you go home.

On the day of the examination, it is important that you

• Do not participate in traffic (driving/cycling) due to the medication’s after-effects.
• Do not operate any potentially dangerous equipment.
• Refrain from making important decisions, such as signing a notarial deed, as you may experience (temporary) memory loss.
• Understand that you may be susceptible to falling, which could cause fractures. This is particularly the case if you take any other medication that can cause drowsiness, e.g. sedatives or tranquillisers.
• Do not use drugs or alcohol.
• Be careful about taking sleeping pills or sedatives.

Eating after the examination

• You are allowed to eat everything again after the examination. Start with small amounts.
• Until ………………(datum), only clear liquid drinks. After that, start with foods that are easy to digest. If you feel good, you may resume eating normally.

Anticoagulants (blood thinners)

• You may start taking blood thinners again on …………....... (datum).
• Take them according to the Thrombosis Centre’s schedule.
• Continue taking your blood thinners; you don’t need to stop these for the examination.

Stool

It may take several days for stools to return to normal after the examination.

Pain after the examination

If you have (abdominal) pain after the examination, you may take two Paracetamol tablets, 500 mg. This typically offers sufficient pain relief.

•  Use of blue dye
  A blue dye was administered during the examination. As a result, you may have blue coloured urine or stools for the first few hours after the examination (24 to 48 hours). This is not harmful.
• Use of clips
  One or more clips were inserted during the examination. These will fall off after some time and may show up in your stools.

• You have a (phone) appointment scheduled for: ............................................
• Please contact your GP or practitioner.
• See the accompanying letter for the date of the follow-up appointment.
• You will find your follow-up appointment in MijnViecuri.

If you experience any issues, such as worsening abdominal pain, blood loss or a persistent high fever, or if you have doubts or any other questions related to the examination, please do not hesitate to contact the hospital. Be sure to indicate which examination you had so that the appropriate measures can be taken.

• During office hours, call the Endoscopy Department.
• Outside office hours, call the Emergency Department.

Endoscopy Centre Venlo
Route 83
Monday to Friday, from 08:00 to 17:00
+31 (0)77 320 51 32

Endoscopy Centre Venray
Route 90
Monday to Friday, from 08:00 to 17:00
+31 (0)77 320 51 32

Emergency Department (A&E) - Venlo
Route Entrance via Professor Gelissensingel 20
+31 (077) 320 58 10
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.