Polyethylene glycol vs sodium picosulfate/magnesium citrate for colonoscopy preparation.

ABSTRACT:

Background and study aims

Polyethylene glycol-based electrolyte solutions (PEG-ELS) and the combination of sodium picosulfate/magnesium citrate (SPMC) are commonly used bowel preparation agents. The aim of the present study was to compare the two agents with regard to cleansing efficacy and tolerance among individuals scheduled for outpatient colonoscopy.

Materials and methods

The 368 colonoscopy outpatients at three Norwegian hospitals were randomized to bowel lavage with either PEG-ELS or SPMC. Compliance and patient tolerance were evaluated using a patient questionnaire. Bowel cleansing was evaluated using the Ottawa Bowel Preparation Quality Scale (OBPS), a validated scoring system with scores between 0 (best) and 14.

Results

There was no difference in the cleansi

SUBMITTER: Leitao K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4423298 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature