Procedure that uses a flexible fiber optic endoscope to examine the internal surface of the colon along its entire length.

a diagnostic procedure in which a flexible tube with a light source in inserted into the colon (large intestine or large bowel) through the anus to view all sections of the colon for abnormalities.

A test in which a flexible tube, about 5 feet in length, is used to examine the inside of the entire colon. The tube has a light source, a magnifying eyepiece, and an open channel through which air can be passed and a biopsy taken.

an examination in which the doctor uses a colonscope to examine the colon and rectal areas. This procedure allows the doctor to take biopsies or remove polyps.

test in which a length of fiberoptic tubing is inserted into the rectum and passed into the beginning of the large bowel (cecum), allowing the physician to directly visualize the bowel walls

The examination of the lower bowel, usually performed with a flexible instrument.

A diagnostic or therapeutic examination of the lower intestines using a flexible optical tube inserted through the rectum. Ambulatory visits with any CPT procedure code from 45378 to 45385.

An examination of the lining of the bowel (the colon or large intestine) with a long, flexible instrument called a colonoscope. X-rays and samples of tissue (biopsies) can also be taken. See colonoscopy section.

A visual examination of the colon with a flexible fiber-optic endoscope — a small, cord-like camera that can be easily inserted into the colon.

The technique to observe the entire length of the colon through a flexible instrument. A fiber-optic instrument called colonoscope is inserted through the rectum and during observation tissue specimen can be collected.

A preventive measure intended to detect early forms of colorectal cancer before symptoms occur, when the disease is most treatable. The procedure involves the insertion into the colon of a long, flexible, lighted tube called a colonoscope, which provides the administrating physician with an image of the colon's inner lining.

Examination with an elongated, flexible scope that allows view of entire colon.

Inspection of the colon by an illuminated flexible tube called a colonoscope.

An examination of the interior of the colon using a colonoscope. Also called coloscopy.

An examination of the inside of the colon with a special instrument known as a colonoscope.

Use of a flexible lighted instrument inserted through the rectum to examine the interior of the rectum and entire colon.

visual examination of the colon (with a colonoscope) from the cecum to the rectum; requires sedation

a flexible scope that enters the intestines through the rectum

a good idea, if you are taking pain meds that can be part of your problem, a lot of people use stool softeners to help with the bowels

a medical procedure that allows your doctor to examine completely the lining of your colon

a medical procedure that examines the large bowel

a more painful procedure

a more thorough examination of the large intestine and terminal ileum

an effective test used in diagnosing Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and other digestive disorders

an endoscopic procedure that visually examines the Bleeding can

an endoscopic procedure used to examine the inside of the colon which can go beyond the areas a sigmoidoscopy can reach

an exam of the colon (large intestine, or bowel) with a slim, flexible, lighted tube called a colonoscope

an exam that allows a doctor

an exam where the entire colon is examined by a physician

a noninvasive means of directly examining the lining of the entire colon and distal portion of the small bowel

an outpatient procedure in which the inside of the large intestine (colon and rectum) are examined

a procedure for viewing the interior lining of the large intestine (colon) using a small camera called a colonoscope (which is a flexible fiber-optic tube)

a procedure in which a doctor inserts a flexible lighted tube into the colon to look for abnormal growths

a procedure in which a flexible tube containing a fiberscope is inserted into the rectum to check for tumorous growths in the digestive tract

a procedure in which a long, flexible tube with a small fiberoptic camera at the end is inserted through the rectum and into the colon

a procedure in which a viewing device is inserted into the back passage so that the large colon can be examined and biopsied

a procedure in which doctors can look into the entire colon and collect tissue through the scope

a procedure in which your health care provider inserts a slim, flexible tube into the rectum to see the inside of the colon

a procedure of viewing the interior lining of the large intestine (colon) using a colonoscope, a slender, flexible, hollow, lighted tube about the thickness of a finger

a procedure that enables your physician to conduct a visual

a procedure that evaluates the entire inside lining of the colon (the large intestine) using a lighted magnifying device

a procedure used to look inside the rectum and colon for polyps, abnormal areas, or cancer

a procedure where antibiotic diarrhea the doctor examines the colon, and so on

a procedure where sedation is required

a quick, painless examination of the inside of the colon using a thin, lighted tube that is inserted into the rectum

a relatively simple examination of the entire length of the colon using a flexible tube with a small camera chip at the end

a relatively simple exam, you are given medications that make it very tolerable, and it can certainly save your life in a simple and nonpainful way

a routine examination of the large intestine for evidence of colorectal cancer

a screening and diagnostic procedure during which the inside walls of the entire colon are examined

a screening procedure for the entire bowel

a semi-invasive procedure performed under general anesthesia or sedation, in which a physician visually examines a patient's colon and, if necessary, removes cells for biopsy

a similar procedure to the flexible sigmoidoscopy, except the flexible tube looks at the entire intestinal tract

a test a physician conducts to look at the interior lining of the large intestine using a thin, flexible viewing instrument called a colonoscope

a test performed by a gastroenterologist in which a thin fibre-optic tube is inserted through the rectum and into the colon so that the lining of bowel can be visualised

a test that allows a specialist to look at the inside of the bowel

a test that allows your doctor to examine your entire colon and rectum for abnormalities using a long, flexible tube with a tiny video camera at the tip (colonoscope)

a test that checks the gut - the colon and bowel - for signs of inflammation and irritation

a test to examine the inside of the colon, which can go beyond the areas a sigmoidoscopy can reach

a test where a flexible fiber optic instrument is inserted into the colon, also called the large intestine

a test where a long, flexible narrow tube, a little more than a quarter of an inch wide, is inserted into the rectum

a visual examination of the colon using a fiberoptic endoscope

a visual examination of the rectum and the entire colon with a thin, flexible tube attached to a lighted video camera ( colonoscope )

a visual exam of the lining of the large intestine, also called the bowel or colon, with a colonoscope

A colonoscopy requires a cleansing preparation of the colon the day before the procedure so that the colon can be fully visualized. This is usually accomplished by drinking a liquid that causes complete emptying of the colon. Immediately prior to the colonoscopy, sedation and an amnesiac are given so that most people sleep through the procedure or have no remembrance of it. The colonoscopy involves the insertion of a colonoscope (a long tube with a light at the end) into the rectum and passed the full length of the colon to the other end. This allows the physician to examine the entire colon both as the scope is inserted and as it is withdrawn.

a test that uses a long, flexible tube with a light and camera lens at the end (colonoscope) to examine inside the large intestine.

Visual examination of the inside of the colon (large intestine) by means of a colonoscope (elongated flexible fiberoptic endoscope).

visual examination of the interior of the colon with a colonoscope

A procedure which uses a flexible tube for examining the interior of the colon and rectum, with the option of taking samples.

A procedure in which a camera on the end of a lighted tube, an endoscope, is inserted through the anus and rectum and is used to view the inside of the entire large intestine and sometimes the terminal ileum. Biopsies of the mucosal layers within the large intestine or terminal ileum of the small intestine may be taken during the colonoscopic procedure. Preparation involves the use of pergatives to clear out waste from the large intestine and avoiding food and drink for at least 12 hours before the procedure. One is usually given a sedative prior to the procedure.

examination of the colon using a tiny camera on the end of a flexible tube, so that the doctor can inspect the wall of the bowel from the inside.

A procedure using an instrument like a small flexible telescope which allows a doctor to examine, and even take a small sample of the lining of the colon and rectum. This test may be used as part of a screening procedure to asses the colon and rectum for possible cancerous tissue.

Endoscopic inspection of the colon (see Endoscope).

A diagnostic test used to examine the interior of the colon.

A method of examining the interior of the colon using an endoscope accessing through the rectum.

The visual examination of the large intestine (colon) using a lighted, flexible fiberoptic or video endoscope. The procedure is used to look for early signs of cancer in the colon and rectum. It is also used to diagnose the causes of unexplained changes in bowel habits.

A visual examination of the colon using a colonoscope. Colonoscopy is performed to detect polyps or growths in the colon.

Examination of the colon with a colonoscope. Also called coloscopy

Endoscopic exam of the inside of the colon. This can be performed virtually with a CT scan and advanced visualization software.

a minimally invasive procedure in which the entire lining of the colon can be examined by looking directly at the lining.

Colonoscopy lets the physician look inside your entire large intestine, from the lowest part, the rectum, all the way up through the colon to the lower end of the small intestine. more...

A technique used to visually examine the entire colon by means of a lighted, flexible instrument, called a fiberoptic colonoscope.

an examination of the colon using a lighted, flexible tube (colonoscope) inserted into the rectum. A colonoscopy allows a doctor to see the inside of the colon.

A procedure for looking at the colon or large bowel through a lighted flexible tube.

A study that directly visualizes the inside of the rectum and colon. The study is usually performed at the hospital.

(koh-luh-NAW-skuh-pee): A test to look inside the entire large intestine. The doctor uses a flexible tube that contains a light and a tiny video camera. This device is called a colonoscope.

(ko-lun-AHS-ko-pee): An examination of the inside of the colon using a thin, lighted tube (called a colonoscope) inserted into the rectum. If abnormal areas are seen, polyps and other abnormal tissue can very often be removed during this procedure.

a test using a long, flexible tube with a light and camera lens at the end, which examines the large intestine.

an outpatient procedure that allows a physician to view the inside of the large intestine to detect abnormalities such as ulcers, growths, bleeding and other conditions.

Investigation of the inside of the colon using a long, flexible fiberoptic tube.

Examination of the bowel using a fibreoptic endoscope

Observation of the large intestine (large bowel) through a telescope-like instrument known as a scope.

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examination of the interior of the colon using a flexible viewing instrument.

test to look into the rectum and colon through a long, flexible, narrow tube with a light and tiny lens on the end. This tube is called a colonoscope.

An examination of the entire length of the colon using a lighted, flexible tube.

Visual examination of the inner surface of the colon by means of a colonoscope.

examination of the colon using a long flexible endoscope (camera)

examination of the large intestine using a narrow, flexible lighted tube.

An examination of the large intestine utilizing a long lighted fiberoptic or video scope.

an examination of the rectum and colon performed by passing a lighted flexible telescope (colonoscope) via the anus.

A doctor uses a thin tube with a light at the end to look at the inside of the whole colon. Sometimes the doctor may suggest that a person have a colonoscopy to look at the whole colon. If polyps or growth are found, the doctor can treat it right away during the colonoscopy by removing the polyps. The doctor may suggest this test if a person has or had anemia, polyps, blood in the stool, ulcerative colitis, or if a close family member had colon cancer. Some doctors may use a colonoscopy to screen for colon cancer in a healthy persons over the age of 50.

A test in which a flexible, lighted tube is inserted through the rectum to examine the colon.

An endoscopic procedure to examine the entire rectum and colon. A colonoscope is a long, flexible, lighted tube with a tiny lens on the end used to visualize the whole colon and look for the presence of growths.

A process used in the diagnosis of bowel cancer where a flexible fibre optic instrument is inserted through the anus in order to examine the colon.

visualization of the large intestine through a scope, which may be used to check for Endometriosis in this region

Colonoscopy is a fiberoptic (endoscopic) procedure in which a thin, flexible, lighted viewing tube (a colonoscope) is threaded up through the rectum for the purpose of inspecting the entire colon and rectum and, if there is an abnormality, taking a tissue sample of it (biopsy) for examination under a microscope, or removing it.

A visual examination of the colon (large intestine) with an endoscope.

An examination of the inside of the colon using a thin, lighted tube (called a colonoscope) inserted into the rectum. If abnormal areas are seen, tissue can be removed and examined under a microscope to determine whether disease is present.

(ko-lon-OS-ko-pee): An examination in which the doctor looks at the colon through a flexible, lighted instrument called a colonoscope.

Procedure that allows doctors to view the entire large intestine all the way to the rectum. .

A colonoscopy is a diagnostic procedure in which a long narrow flexible fiberoptic tube is inserted into the rectum and then advanced to the cecum. The lining of the entire colon may be visualized as the instrument is slowly advanced. Although most patients are sedated, the procedure may be mildly uncomfortable, but is often very useful to obtain biopsies, and on occasion to remove polyps.

Examination of the colon with a long, flexible tube called a colonoscope. The doctor can look for polyps during the exam and even remove them using a wire loop passed through the colonoscope.

A medical procedure where the doctor inserts a flexible tube into the colon through the rectum. This tube has a miniature camera in it to allow the doctor to see the inside of your colon. A colonoscopy allows the doctor to examine your colon for signs of colorectal cancer.

A medical test to look for early signs of cancer of the colon and rectum. A thin, flexible tube, called a colonoscope is inserted into the rectum. The colonoscope takes pictures and looks at the lining of the colon.

An examination of the entire colon, using an electronic imaging scope inserted gently into the anus and moved up through the colon, with the image projected onto a screen.

An examination in which the doctor looks at the internal walls of the entire colon through a flexible, lighted instrument called a colonoscope. The doctor may collect samples of tissue or cells for closer examination. The doctor may also remove polyps during colonoscopy. More information.

an internal examination of the colon, using an instrument called a colonoscope. The colonoscope is a small camera attached to a flexible tube. Unlike sigmoidoscopy, which examines only the lower third of the colon, colonoscopy examines the entire length of the colon.

An examination of the rectum and entire colon using a lighted instrument called a colonoscope. A colonoscope allows the physician to remove polyps or other abnormal tissue for examination under a microscope.

a colonoscope is a long flexible tube inserted through the rectum into the bowel. A specialist can look through the tube to check for signs of cancer.

A procedure in which a long flexible viewing tube (a colonoscope) is threaded up through the rectum for the purpose of inspecting the entire colon and rectum and, if there is an abnormality, taking a biopsy of it or removing it. The colonoscopy procedure requires a thorough bowel cleansing to assure a clear view of the lining. Called also coloscopy.

An procedure that examines the entire rectum and colon. A colonoscope is a long, flexible, lighted tube with a tiny lens on the end used to directly examine the whole colon and look for the presence of growths. This procedure is considered "invasive," because it requires sedation and the insertion of the colonoscopy through the rectum.

Procedure that involves gradually advancing a flexible fiber-optic telescope attached to a television monitor through the entire colon. The colonoscope is similar to the flexible sigmoidoscope, though it's several feet longer. It allows the doctor performing the procedure to directly see the inner lining of the entire colon. Colonoscopy is the most effective way to evaluate the inside of your entire colon for the presence of colorectal cancer or polyps.

A colonoscopy is a procedure performed by a gastroenterologist. More Information

A diagnostic procedure, usually performed by a gastroenterologist, in which a flexible tube with a light is inserted into the anus, allowing the doctor to view the inside of the entire colon. The patient is usually sedated for the procedure.

(KOH-luh-NOS-koh-pee) Examination of the inside of the colon using a colonoscope, inserted into the rectum. A colonoscope is a thin, tube-like instrument with a light and a lens for viewing. It may also have a tool to remove tissue to be checked under a microscope for signs of disease.

Test to look into the rectum and colon through a long, flexible, narrow tube (called a colonoscope) with a light and tiny lens on the end.

A procedure in which a thin viewing tube is inserted through the rectum to the colon in order to check for any abnormalities.

a visual inspection of the inside of the large intestine (colon) performed using a thin fiberoptic tube placed in the rectum.

A procedure to screen for cancer; a flexible tube is placed through the rectum into the colon so the doctor can see the entire colon.

a procedure that is done to examine the colon. A thin tube is inserted into the rectum and used to view the colon from beginning to end. Small polyps may be removed during this procedure and biopsies can be taken from areas where cancer is suspected. This procedure is done with mild sedation to help prevent discomfort

A detailed visual examination of the entire colon using a long flexible tube called a colonoscope.

a procedure that allows the physician to view the entire length of the large intestine, and can often help identify abnormal growths, inflamed tissue, ulcers, and bleeding. It involves inserting a colonoscope, a long, flexible, lighted tube, in through the rectum up into the colon. The colonoscope allows the physician to see the lining of the colon, remove tissue for further examination, and possibly treat some problems that are discovered.

Visualization of the lining of the anus, rectum and colon through a rigid proctosigmoidoscope or a flexible fiber optic endoscope (types of viewing tubes). This procedure allows diagnosis of tumors and inflammatory diseases.

A procedure to look at the colon or large bowel through a lighted, flexible tube.

Colonoscopy is the minimally invasive endoscopic examination of the large colon and the distal part of the small bowel with a CCD camera or a fiber optic camera on a flexible tube passed through the anus. It may provide a visual diagnosis (e.g. ulceration, polyps) and grants the opportunity for biopsy or removal of suspected lesions. Virtual colonoscopy, which uses 2D and 3D imagery reconstructed from computed tomography (CT) scans or from nuclear magnetic resonance (MR) scans, is also possible, as a totally non-invasive medical test, although it is not standard and still under investigation regarding its diagnostic abilities.

a screening tool to detect colon cancer

a test designed to look for colon cancer

a test to look at the inside of your colon