Colonoscopy is an effective method that allows you to quickly obtain comprehensive information about the condition of the large intestine. The use of a colonoscopy (a flexible, controllable probe with a camera) makes it possible to effectively and reliably detect bowel diseases at the earliest stages of development, when they do not yet manifest themselves as obvious symptoms.
What You Need A Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy is needed:
- with prolonged constipation;
- with intestinal obstruction;
- with bleeding from the intestines;
If you suspect nonspecific ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease or tumors.
In general, doctors recommend that any patient with bowel problems undergo a colonoscopy. After 40 years, due to the increased risk of colorectal cancer, colonoscopy is recommended as an annual preventive examination, since the cost of the procedure makes it affordable for most patients.
Judge for yourself: a 20-minute examination replaces many tests and analyzes, while giving much more accurate results!
How The Procedure Works
The examination lasts only 20-30 minutes and is carried out only by an experienced endoscopist. The procedure is almost painless, but anesthesia can be used at the request of the patient.
In addition, in the clinic you can consult with related specialists: proctologist, gastroenterologist, ultrasound doctor (sonologist) or phlebologist , the day hospital department also works for patients.
Endoscopists at the Oxford Medical – Kyiv clinic conduct examinations using the latest Olympus Exera II video system. This is a high-end digital endoscope that allows for accurate and rapid diagnosis of colon diseases. This device allows for one session not only to make a visual examination, but also to make a biopsy or removal of a polyp.
With colonoscopy, it is possible to diagnose and immediately remove colon polyps – dangerous neoplasms inside the intestines that can cause cancer.
How Much Does A Colonoscopy Cost
The cost of a colonoscopy with local anesthesia includes:
- the procedure itself;
- endoscopist consultation;
- stay in a day hospital for a necessary time.
The cost of a sleep colonoscopy includes:
- the procedure itself;
- endoscopist consultation;
- stay in a day hospital necessary time;
- consultation with an anesthesiologist;
- anesthesia;
- medical support.
How much does a colonoscopy cost in Turkey?
The average price of colonoscopy in Turkey is $890, the minimum price is $200, and maximum price is $1500.
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Emsey Hospital
Emsey Medical Center is a multidisciplinary clinic in Istanbul. The quality and safety of medical services is confirmed by the certificate of the International Joint Commission JCI. Emsey is a 5-minute drive from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
Emsey Hospital has been providing medical services to patients from all over the world since 2012.
Location: Camlık, Selcuklu Cd. No:22, 34912 Pendik/İstanbul, Turkey
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Preparing For A Colonoscopy
The maximum amount of information as a result of the examination will be obtained only if the patient fulfills all the preparatory requirements.
The first of these is diet. Within three days before the study, it is necessary to exclude smoked meats, sausages, sausages, fruits, greens and vegetables (especially legumes), dairy products (except cheeses, low-fat cottage cheese and natural yogurt), soups and borscht, whole grain products, black bread from the diet .
That is, all foods high in fiber are excluded. Sometimes such a diet is called “slag-free”.
It is allowed to use only vegetable broths, compotes, kissels, clear juices, weak coffee and tea. Boiled potatoes, lean beef, veal, chicken, eggs are allowed. Lean fish may be used. You can also eat oatmeal or rice porridge, vermicelli, white bread made from premium flour. Fluid volumes, except for the day of the study, are not limited.
On the eve of the day for which the procedure is scheduled, eating should be stopped. The patient can only clear broths or juices, water. On the same day, preparation is carried out with medicinal solutions, which consists in cleansing the intestines. How to do it depends on the type of drug prescribed and the time of day for which the examination is scheduled.
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Colonoscopy: Contraindications
Contraindications to endoscopic examination of the large intestine may be a number of conditions. Fiber Colonoscopy should not be performed on patients who:
- heart failure;
- arterial hypertension stage 3 (constantly high blood pressure);
- an ulcer with a complex course;
- recent stroke;
- respiratory failure;
- intestinal adhesions.
Also, endoscopic diagnostics is not performed for pregnant women.
Why Oxford Medical?
Benefits of the endoscopy department:
- endoscopists of the highest qualification category;
- modern digital endoscope Olympus Exera II;
- affordable price;
- convenient time for the procedure.
You can get more detailed information and sign up for the procedure by calling
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a colonoscopy show?
Colonoscopy is an endoscopic examination of the large intestine. It allows you to examine its mucous membrane, identify inflammatory diseases, polyps and tumors, bleeding sites, as well as, if necessary, take material for a biopsy, stop intestinal bleeding and remove small benign neoplasms.
How long does a colonoscopy take?
The procedure lasts 20-30 minutes. In some cases, it may take up to 1 hour.
Which doctor does a colonoscopy?
Colonoscopy is performed by an endoscopist.
When is a colonoscopy necessary?
Colonoscopy is prescribed for intestinal obstruction, bleeding from the rectum, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, neoplasms in the large intestine, irritable bowel syndrome and some other proctological diseases.