A randomized controlled trial on comparison of colon cleansing for colonoscopy bowel preparation using one-day or two-day regimen methods

One-day versus two-day cleansing for colon capsule endoscopy: a prospective randomized pilot study.

BACKGROUND Standard bowel cleansing for colon capsule endoscopy (CCE) requires a liquid diet and bowel laxatives for at least 2 days, which is a major drawback of this procedure and affects tolerance and acceptability. OBJECTIVE To compare the quality of colon cleanliness achieved with one-day versus two-day bowel preparation in outpatients undergoing CCE. METHODS Patients were randomly ass...

Comparison of two different methods of colon cleansing for afternoon-colonoscopy

Background: The appropriate colon cleansing is a major determinant of quality of colonoscopy. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy and tolerability of the morning (AM) PEG (polyethylene glycol) solution to previous-evening (PM) PEG solution for the afternoon colonoscopy. Methods: This comparative study compared the AM to PM prep for afternoon outpatient colonoscopy. The subjects r...

Randomised trial of two pharmacological methods of bowel preparation for day case colonoscopy.

AIMS To undertake a prospective, single blind, randomised trial comparing the efficacy and tolerance of two outpatient colonoscopy bowel preparation regimens. METHODS Patients aged between 18 months and 16 years being admitted for day case colonoscopy were allocated randomly to receive either Picolax (an oral, sugar free powder containing sodium picosulphate 10 mg/sachet with magnesium citrat...

Comparison of one and two-day bowel preparation with polyethylene glycol in pediatric colonoscopy.

BACKGROUND/AIMS Proper colon preparation in children has been a challenge for many years. Different regimens have been used for this purpose, but the best regimen is not determined. The aim of this study was to evaluate successful colon preparation before colonoscopy in children who were treated with one- or two-day regimen with polyethylene glycol (PEG) plus bisacodyl and clear liquids. MATE...

Comparison between two different colon cleansing methods prior to colonoscopy