Bowel preparation is critical for the efficacy and safety of colonoscopy. Poor patient tolerance to bowel preparation has been associated with the high amount of fluid administered. A 2-L polyethylene glycol (PEG) solution containing ascorbic acid has been recently developed.

A randomized controlled trial evaluating a new 2-L PEG solution plus ascorbic acid vs 4-L PEG for bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopy

Hassan, Cesare;
2012-01-01

Abstract

Bowel preparation is critical for the efficacy and safety of colonoscopy. Poor patient tolerance to bowel preparation has been associated with the high amount of fluid administered. A 2-L polyethylene glycol (PEG) solution containing ascorbic acid has been recently developed.
2012
Inglese
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224
227
4
Aged
Ascorbic Acid
Cathartics
Colonoscopy
Female
Humans
Intention to Treat Analysis
Male
Middle Aged
Patient Compliance
Polyethylene Glycols
Single-Blind Method
Vitamins
Valiante, F; Pontone, S; Hassan, Cesare; Bellumat, A; De Bona, M; Zullo, A; De Francesco, V; De Boni, M.
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