The Tricky Task of Bowel Preparation for Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy procedures are routinely used for evaluating the colon, mostly for screening and early detection of colorectal cancer, which has a high incidence and mortality rate. Extensive data show that adequate bowel preparation is instrumental for the success of any colonoscopy procedure. Poor bowel preparation accounts for nearly 20% of failed colonoscopies, limiting the procedure’s diagnostic/therapeutic value.
Modern Medicine – Issue 2 2022
