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Procedure | Price Range | |
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Colonoscopy Cost Average | $975 - $3,200 | Free Quote |
Facility | City | Type |
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Saint Joseph's Hospital | Breese | Acute Care Hospital |
Bel Clair Surgical Center | Belleville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Lincoln County Medical Center | Troy | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
St Peters Ambulatory Surgery Center | Saint Peters | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Saint Luke's Hospital | Chesterfield | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Elizabeth's Hospital | Belleville | Acute Care Hospital |
Advanced Ambulatory Surgical Care | Creve Coeur | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Saint Joseph's Hospital | Highland | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
Des Peres Hospital | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Community Memorial Hospital | Staunton | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
Old Tesson Surgery Center | Saint Louis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Gateway Regional Medical Center | Granite City | Acute Care Hospital |
Missouri Baptist Hospital - Sullivan | Sullivan | Acute Care Hospital |
Olive Ambulatory Surgery Center | Saint Louis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Belleville Surgical Center | Belleville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Advanced Endoscopy Center | Creve Coeur | GI Diagnostic Center |
SSM Saint Joseph Hospital West | Lake Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
City Place Surgery Center | Creve Coeur | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Saint Alexius Hospital - Broadway Campus | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Alton Surgical Facility | Alton | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
The Surgical Center of St. Louis | Bridgeton | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Carlinville Area Hospital | Carlinville | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
St. Louis Connectcare Endoscopy Center | Saint Louis | GI Diagnostic Center |
Saint John's Mercy Medical Center | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Barnes-jewish West County Hospital | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
St. Louis Surgical Center | Creve Coeur | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Mid- America Surgery Center | Chesterfield | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Washington Surgery Center | Washington | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
South County Surgical Center | Saint Louis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Twin Cities Surgery Center | Festus | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Saint John's Mercy Hospital | Washington | Acute Care Hospital |
Edwardsville Ambulatory Surgery Center | Glen Carbon | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Kenneth Hall Regional Hospital | East Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
SSM Saint Mary's Health Center | Richmond Heights | Acute Care Hospital |
The Endoscopy and Colonoscopy Center | Hazelwood | GI Diagnostic Center |
Mid Rivers Ambulatory Surgery Center | Saint Peters | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Christian Hospital | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Touchette Regional Hospital | Centreville | Acute Care Hospital |
Midwest Endoscopy Center | Saint Louis | GI Diagnostic Center |
Anderson Hospital | Maryville | Acute Care Hospital |
Endoscopy Center of St. Louis | Des Peres | GI Diagnostic Center |
Saint Anthony's Hospital | Alton | Acute Care Hospital |
South County Outpatient Surgery Center | Saint Louis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Tri-county Surgery Center | Washington | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Washington County Memorial Hospital | Potosi | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
Saint Alexius Hospital - Jefferson Campus | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Sunset Hills Ambulatory Surgery Center | Saint Louis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Greenville Regional Hospital | Greenville | Acute Care Hospital |
Webster Ambulatory Surgery Center | Webster Groves | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
West County Surgical Center | Creve Coeur | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Ssm Saint Joseph Health Center | Saint Charles | Acute Care Hospital |
The Surgery Center at St. Joseph Medical Park | Saint Charles | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Highland Ambulatory Surgical Center | Highland | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Mason Ridge Surgery Center | Saint Louis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Shriners Hospitals for Children - Saint Louis | Saint Louis | Childrens Hospital |
Chesterfield Surgery Center | Chesterfield | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Barnes-jewish Saint Peters Hospital | Saint Peters | Acute Care Hospital |
Cardinal Glennon Pediatric Surgery Center | Saint Louis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Timberlake Surgery Center | Chesterfield | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Jersey Community Hospital | Jerseyville | Acute Care Hospital |
Barnes-jewish Hospital | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Manchester Surgery Center | Des Peres | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Ranken Jordan | Maryland Heights | Childrens Hospital |
Jefferson Memorial Surgery Center | Festus | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Mid County Surgery Center | Saint Louis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Forest Park Hospital | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Missouri Baptist Medical Center | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Alton Memorial Hospital | Alton | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Louis Children's Hospital | Saint Louis | Childrens Hospital |
Memorial Hospital | Belleville | Acute Care Hospital |
Riverside Ambulatory Surgery Center | Florissant | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
SSM Saint Joseph Health Center - Wentzville | Wentzville | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Anthony's Medical Center | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
SSM Depaul Health Center | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Advanced Surgery Center | Saint Louis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Endoscopy Center of St. Louis | Lake Saint Louis | GI Diagnostic Center |
Colonoscopy Introduction
A colonoscopy is a procedure which allows a doctor to view inside the large intestine (colon) using a tool called a colonoscope. A key advantage of the procedure is that, when needed, other instruments can be passed through the colonoscope. These may be used, for example, to painlessly remove a suspicious-looking growth or to biopsy, that is, take a small piece of tissue for further analysis. Although colonoscopy is the best test available to detect and treat abnormalities within the colon, other alternative procedures are abdominal x-ray, computed tomography (CT scan), abdominal ultrasound, barium enema, sigmoidoscopy and, more recently, an alternative is a Virtual colonoscopy. These exams, however, do not allow direct viewing of the colon, removal of polyps, or the completion of biopsies, so, if an abnormality is found during one of these procedures, a colonoscopy may still be required to biopsy or remove the abnormality.
Patient Preparation For A Colonoscopy
You will be given instructions in advance that will outline what you should and should not do in preparation for colonoscopy. Central to these instructions is the need to cleanse the intestinal tract, modify diet and manage medications; be sure to read and follow those instructions. It is particularly important to inform the physician of all medications or vitamins taken regularly or if you are pregnant (or think you might be pregnant) or if you have heart, lung or other medical conditions that may need special attention, and, finally, if you have a history of bleeding disorders or if you are taking any anticoagulant (blood-thinning) medications, aspirin, or other medications that affect blood clotting. Arrangements should be made for transportation after the surgery is complete.
What to expect during and after a Colonoscopy
The procedure takes about 30 minutes to perform and is seldom remembered by the sedated patient. The sedative and pain medication usually cause most patients to dose off during the procedure. An intravenous line is inserted into the arm to administer a sedative and a painkiller. Also, your heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and oxygen level will be monitored during the procedure. Once you are fully relaxed, you will be asked to lie on your left side with your knees bent towards your chest. Your doctor will first do a rectal exam with a gloved, lubricated finger; then the lubricated colonoscope will be gently inserted into the anus and gently advanced into the rectum and colon. As the scope is slowly and carefully passed, you may feel as if you need to move your bowels, and because air is introduced to help advance the scope, you may feel some cramping or fullness. Generally, however, there is little or no discomfort. The physician will examine the colon. If a polyp is seen, it may be removed, biopsied, or left alone until a subsequent operation is performed.
After the procedure is competed you will be taken to the recovery area and monitored until the medication has worn off. After recovery, the physician will explain the results to you, provide instructions on care and diet and then your driver will be allowed to take you home. It is normal to experience mild cramping or abdominal pressure following the exam. This usually subsides in an hour or so, after the air has been expelled. Notify your physician to report any of the following: fever and/or chills, frequent bloody stools, abdominal pain and/or bloating, inability to pass gas.
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