| Comparison
of Virtual and Optical Colonoscopy |
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| Optical Colonoscopy | Virtual Colonoscopy | |
| Bowel cleansing prep required | Yes | Yes |
| IV sedation required | Yes | No |
| Time for registration, procedure & recovery |
3-4 hours | Less than 1 hour |
| Resume driving and working | Next Day | Immediately |
| Complication Risks | Colon Perforation Drug Reaction | None |
| Radiation Exposure | None | Small |
| Biopsy/polyp removal during procedure | Yes | No. If worrisome polyps are found, optical colonoscopy may be necessary |
| Cost | $500 - $2,000 | $450 |
| Covered by insurance | In most cases | In some cases |
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Lung Screening
Location:
Our imaging center
is located at:
823 Mulvane Street
Suite 1
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 234-3451
