Sodium Phosphate, a More Acceptable Bowel Cleanser – MM1608
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common malignancies worldwide. In 2012 the crude incidence of colorectalcancer in Sub-Saharan Africa for both sexes was found to be 4.04 per 100 000 population (4.38 for men and 3.69 for women).
Currently, colonoscopy has been identified as a highly recommended method for cancer surveillance and diagnosis of the large intestine, owing to its cost-effectiveness and exclusive function that allows direct observation and biopsy synchronously. As is well recognized, an adequate bowel cleansing is essential for colon mucosa assessment during the examination procedure, while an incomplete preparation prolongs the procedure time and increases the likelihood of missing lesions with cancerous potential. Accordingly, bowel preparation evaluation is proposed as a crucial quality indicator of colonoscopy.
Modern Medicine – August 2016
