Quality Cleansing Essential for Colonoscopy – MM1705
Bowel preparation is a core issue in colonoscopy, as it is closely related to the quality of the procedure. Patients often find that bowel preparation is the most unpleasant part of the examination. It is widely accepted that the quality of cleansing must be excellent to facilitate detecting neoplastic lesions. The most commonly used agents are high-volume polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution and sodium phosphate. The timing of administration is recognised as one of the central factors to the quality of cleansing. Some patients, such as diabetics and persons with heart or kidney disease, require modified procedures and certain precautions.
Modern Medicine – May 2017
