Despite the short existence of Bethanien Clinic, it has already gained great experience in curing pulmonologic diseases, including allergic, infectious, sleep and oncologic disorders of the lungs. The Bethanien team has extensively expanded and modernized the Clinic, so that it keeps pace with all modern standards for the doctor’s qualification, technical equipment and accommodation services. Bethanien Clinic also provides scientific researches and funding projects.
Profiling diseases of Bethanien Clinic:
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bronchial asthma;
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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease;
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infectious diseases of the lungs;
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sleep disorders;
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allergology;
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pulmonary oncology.
Diagnostics of pulmonary diseases with state-of-the-art equipment:
Bethanien Clinic maintains three specialized diagnostic departments:
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Endoscopy: is used for medical diagnostics, surgical procedures. About 5,000 examinations per year speak for Bethanien experience; can be done with both local and general anesthesia;
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Lung function test;
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X-ray/CT.
Endoscopy
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Bronchoscopy in flexible and rigid technique
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Bronchoalveolar lavage
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Transbronchial lung biopsy
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Peripheral lung biopsy with computer-controlled navigation system
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Endobronchial ultrasound
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EBUS-TBNA technology
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Stent implantation and removal
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Argon plasma beamer coagulation
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Laser Therapy
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Diagnostic pleural functions (ultrasound-controlled)
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Lung punch biopsy (ultrasound and CT-controlled)
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Drainage therapy
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Thoracoscopy
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Gastroscopy
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Transesophageal echocardiography
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Lung function
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Spiroergometry
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Respiratory drive and respiratory muscle strength measurement
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BAL laboratory
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Bodyplethysmography
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Bronchial provocation test
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Capnography
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Compliance measurement
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Diffusion test (Single Breath, Steady State)
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ECG, Long-term ECG
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Pulse oscillometry
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Long term RR
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Methacholine test
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Right heart catheter
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X-ray/CT
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X-ray diffraction
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Spiral computed tomography including contrast agent CT
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High-resolution thin-film CT (HR-CT)
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CT-controlled punctures
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Lung Cancer Center
Together with the Center for Integrated Oncology (CIO) Köln Bonn, the Uniklinik Köln and the Med 360° Rheinland GmbH, Bethanien Hospital has founded the Lung Cancer Center Uniklinik Köln Solingen, or LuKS. For the early detection of lung cancer Bethanien uses state-of-the-art examination methods that are mentioned below. In weekly tumor conferences, each patient with a diagnosis of lung cancer is discussed intensively and an individual therapy plan is developed jointly.
Lung cancer treatment arrangement:
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Chemotherapy can be done on an outpatient basis or at Bethanien;
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Radiotherapy (radiation) is done with the specialists of Med 360 ° Rheinland GmbH;
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Operation is performed at the site of the University Hospital of Cologne.
How much does the treatment cost in Bethanien Clinic?
Consultation with the professor - €250;
Complete blood count - € 50;
Bronchoscopy - from € 2,000;
Chest X-Ray - € 70;
MRI of one system - € 800-1,000;
CT of the chest and abdomen - € 700-850;
Revision of histological material - € 800-2,000;
1 course of chemotherapy (inpatient) - € 2,500-3,000;
Chemo-port installation - starting from € 1,000.
For additional information about arranging the treatment in Bethanien Hospital please contact Bookimed Doctor-Coordinator.