Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing Reduced-Volume Oral Picosulfate and a Prepackaged Low-Residue Diet With 4-Liter PEG Solution for Bowel Preparation

• Published in: Diseases of the colon & rectum Vol. 57; no. 4; pp. 522 - 528
• Main Authors: Kim, Yong Sok, Hong, Chang Won, Kim, Byung Chang, Han, Kyung Su, Park, Ji Won, Seong Choi, Hyo, Joo, Jungnam, Sohn, Dae Kyung
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Hagerstown, MDc The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons 01.04.2014; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
• Subjects: Administration, Oral; Adult; Biological and medical sciences; Cathartics - administration & dosage; Cathartics - adverse effects; Citrates - administration & dosage; Citrates - adverse effects; Colonoscopy; Diet; Digestive system. Abdomen; Drug Administration Schedule; Endoscopy; Female; Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen; Humans; Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects); Male; Medical sciences; Middle Aged; Organometallic Compounds - administration & dosage; Organometallic Compounds - adverse effects; Outcome Assessment (Health Care); Patient Compliance; Picolines - administration & dosage; Picolines - adverse effects; Polyethylene Glycols - administration & dosage; Polyethylene Glycols - adverse effects; Prospective Studies; Single-Blind Method; Gastrostomy; Stomach; Oral administration; Laxative; Sodium picosulfate; Ethylene oxide polymer; Treatment; Diet; Bowel preparation; Surgery; Colonoscopy; Gastroenterology; Clinical trial; Endoscopy

BACKGROUND:Reduced-volume bowel preparation with a low-residue diet prior to colonoscopy would result in better patient compliance and sufficient bowel preparation. OBJECTIVE:To compare the clinical efficacy of reduced-volume sodium picosulfate and a prepackaged low-residue diet with that of the sta...