Other Diseases of the Colon

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