The Modern Bowel Preparation in Colonoscopy - 03/08/13
, Rachel R. Abou Mrad, MDRésumé |
Adequate bowel preparation is essential for optimal colonoscopy. Suboptimal bowel preparation occurs in 25% to 40% of cases and is associated with canceled procedures, prolonged procedure time, incomplete examination, increased cost, and missed pathology. There are several effective formulations for colon cleansing with a good safety profile. Split dosing should be implemented whenever possible in an effort to enhance tolerance and adherence, and improve mucosal visibility and overall quality of the examination. In this review, modern bowel preparations are discussed including their mechanism of action, mode of use, safety, and how to optimize outcomes.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Colonoscopy, Quality, Preparation, Cleaning
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| Disclosure: The authors have no personal conflicts of interest to declare. |
Vol 42 - N° 3
P. 577-598 - septembre 2013 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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