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This guideline covers diagnosing and managing constipation in children and young people up to 18. It provides strategies to support the early identification and timely, effective treatment of constipation which will help improve outcomes for patients. It does not cover constipation caused by a specific condition.

Result type

Clinical guideline

Last updated

13 July 2017

different endoscopic surveillance techniques including high resolution endoscopy and chromoendoscopy for use in adults? Any explanatory...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

9 March 2023

This guideline covers assessing and managing oesophago-gastric cancer (oesophageal cancer, gastro-oesophageal junction cancer and gastric cancer) in adults, including radical and palliative treatment and nutritional support. It aims to reduce variation in practice through better organisation of care and support, and improve quality of life and survival by giving advice on the most suitable treatments depending on cancer type, stage and location.

Result type

NICE guideline

Last updated

4 July 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) of non-ampullary duodenal lesions. This involves using a long camera inserted through the mouth to view the area and removing the abnormal parts of the lining with special instruments.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 October 2010

Summary of the evidence on rifaximin for treating pouchitis to inform local NHS planning and decision-making

Result type

Evidence summary

Published

25 March 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on soft-palate implants for simple snoring. This involves inserting implants into the soft palate of the mouth to make it stiffer and less likely to vibrate.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 November 2007

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Peptest for diagnosing gastro-oesophageal reflux

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

22 May 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on virtual chromoendoscopy (VCE) using NBI, FICE or i-scan to assess colorectal polyps of 5 mm or less during colonoscopy.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

10 May 2017

tests (for example, CT scan, ultrasound scan, upper gastrointestinal [GI] endoscopy or combinations of these), what is the accuracy of...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

17 December 2018

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the Stretta System for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

26 July 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on Endo-SPONGE for treating low rectal anastomotic leak.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

16 December 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on therapeutic endoscopic division of epidural adhesions. This involves separating epidural adhesions from the nerves or spinal cord through a small cut near the lower spine (keyhole surgery).

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 February 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on implantation of a duodenal-jejunal bypass liner for managing type 2 diabetes. This involves attaching a liner as a barrier between food and the upper part of the bowel, with the aim of lowering blood sugar levels.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 March 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on flexible endoscopic treatment of a pharyngeal pouch. This involves improving swallowing by widening the neck of the pouch so that food does not collect in it.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 February 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on catheterless oesophageal pH monitoring. This involves placing a small wireless capsule in the gullet to check the level of acid.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 July 2006