What are the common names for Colonoscopy?
Colonoscopy COLONOSCOPY/POLYPECTOMY
Colonoscopia
Colonoscopic Surgeries
Colonoscopic Surgery
Colonoscopic Surgical Procedure
Colonoscopic Surgical Procedures
Colonoscopies
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy gastroscopy
Colonscopia
Coloscopie
Endoscopy & Colonoscopy
Endoscopy of the Colon
Esame del tratto digestivo inferiore
Examen pour le tractus digestif inferier
Lower gastrointestinal tract examination
Procedure, Colonoscopic Surgical
Procedures, Colonoscopic Surgical
Surgeries, Colonoscopic
Surgery, Colonoscopic
Surgical Procedure, Colonoscopic
Surgical Procedures, Colonoscopic
What is the definition of Colonoscopy?
(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, tissue can be removed and examined under a microscope to determine whether disease is present.
What type of doctors treat Colonoscopy?
Colorectal Surgeon (colon & rectum)
Colon & Rectal Surgery
A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.
Gastroenterologist (digestive)
Gastroenterology
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
Radiologist
Diagnostic Radiology
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
Surgical Specialist
Colon & Rectal Surgery
A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.
Surgery
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
