Evaluating a combined bowel preparation for small-bowel capsule endoscopy: a prospective randomized-controlled study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Capsule endoscopy (CE) is frequently hindered by intra-luminal debris. Our aim was to determine whether a combination bowel preparation would improve small-bowel visualization, diagnostic yield, and the completion rate of CE.

Methods

Single-blind, prospective randomized-controlled study of outpatients scheduled for CE. Bowel-preparation subjects ingested 2 L of polyethylene glycol solution the night prior to CE, 5 mL simethicone and 5 mg metoclopramide 20 minutes prior to CE and laid in the right lateral position 30 minutes after swallowing CE. Controls had no solid food after 7 p.m. the night prior to CE and no liquids 4 hours prior to CE. Participants completed a satisfaction survey. Capsule readers completed a small-bowel-visualization assessment.

Results

SUBMITTER: Hansel SL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7217271 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature