The Colorectal Unit
Overview
Diagnosis & Treatment

Overview
A haemorrhoid is an enlarged vein in the lining of the anal canal. All people have internal hemorrhoids. When these hemorrhoids become enlarged, they may cause painless rectal bleeding. Swelling of the haemorrhoid may cause it to prolapse (slide out) during a bowel movement.
SPECIAL NOTE
Sometimes haemorrhoids can be caused by a tumour or inflammation in the bowel. We therefore usually suggest a screening test with a flexible sigmoidoscopy either before or after treatment. Be sure to discuss this with the clinic personel.
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in both men and women. In 2009, over 150,000 cases of colon and rectal cancer will be diagnosed, and more than 52,000 people will die from the disease, accounting for about 10% of all cancer-related deaths. Tremendous strides are made regularly in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of colorectal cancer. Recent advances have been made in the realm of targeted biologic therapies, and clinicians are challenged to stay abreast of the emerging clinical data for colorectal cancer.
The Colorectal Clinic at the Sievering Surgical Clinic assists ambulatory patients and patients referred to the Sievering Surgical Clinic from other centers. We provide assessments and follow-up care, primarily for patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer and other colorectal disorders. Our clinic encompasses surgical oncology care.
Our services:
Patient assessments for patients with new or metastasized colorectal cancers and palliative care patients
Internal consultations (consultations for patients referred from other areas of the hospital)
Follow-up care for patients after treatment
Assistance with pain control issues
COLORECTAL DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC
The one stop GI Endoscopy Unit with all facilities :-
Open Access Endoscopy
Flexible Full Length Colonoscopy
Endoscopic Photographs
Therapeutic Endoscopy
Video Endoscopy
Guides for Surgery
Crohn's Disease
Diverticular Disease
Colorectal Cancer
Bowel Incontinence
Anal Abscess / Fistula
Polyps
Familial Polyposis
Laparoscopic Surgery
Colonoscopy
Enterostomal Therapy