Other Diseases of the Colon
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This condition is treated in the Colorectal surgery clinic.
Pre-referral work-up
History
- All referrals should comply to the referral standards and include:
- Reason for current surgical referral for example - diagnosed diverticulitis with recurrent attacks
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (confirmed or suspected) requiring surgical intervention
- History of this problem, including current medical management and details of gastroenterologist, if involved
Tests
- CT Abdomen and Pelvis
- FBE
Include any old pathology results which may determine duration/progression of blood abnormality.
Interim/GP management
To refer a patient with this condition, please see the Colorectal Surgery clinic page for the full referral process and templates.
Liaise with Gastroenterologist to ensure medical management continues.
For more information please see the HealthPathways Tasmania website.
Availability
North
Launceston General Hospital
Level 3 - Specialist Clinics
Phone: 1300 977 694
Fax: 03 6777 5227
North West
North West Regional Hospital
Phone: 03 6493 6300
Fax: 03 6464 1928
South
Liverpool Clinics (Level 7)
Phone: 03 6166 0000
Fax: 03 6234 9941