Private HospitalBrescia, Italy
JCIPrice on requestIn 1903, a group of 12 doctors in Brescia established Fondazione Poliambulanza as a private and non-profit hospital.
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Key planning information for this type of colonoscopy in Italy.
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1 hospitalLists Colonoscopy
Capsule Colonoscopy (Capsule Endoscopy) in Italy is priced per case; 1 hospital in Italy lists Colonoscopy. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
About this procedure
A type of colonoscopy. Read the full description of colonoscopy.
About Procedure
Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.
Duration of surgery/treatment
Approximately 30 - 60 minutes
For colonoscopy in general
Days admitted
None. Colonoscopy is done on an outpatient basis.
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Recovery
The patient is kept for some time in a recovery room for observation.
As an outpatient, you can go home the same day. Cramping, bloating, nausea, and drowsiness are some of the symptoms that are experienced for some time after a colonoscopy. The doctor will give you a follow-up appointment upon discharge.
For colonoscopy in general
Risks
The following complications are possible in a colonoscopy:
- Cramps and abdominal swelling caused by the air that is blown into the colon during the colonoscopy
- Slight bleeding in the bowel movements if a biopsy is done during the colonoscopy
- Injury to the intestine that may cause bleeding and infection
- Allergic reaction and side effect of sedating medication used during the colonoscopy
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After care
- Follow the doctor’s instructions on diet.
- Symptoms such as the following should be reported:
o Severe abdominal pain
o Fever
o Vomiting
o Bleeding from the anus
- Certain medications should be avoided if polyps were removed or if biopsies were taken.
For colonoscopy in general
Hospitals in Italy offering Colonoscopy
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