Bowel cleansing is a key component of a quality colonoscopy. Inadequate prep can lead to missed lesions and even the need for a repeat colonoscopy. A study published in the journal Gastroenterology ...

For colonoscopy to be effective, adequate bowel preparation is critical. The problem is that the volume of bowel preparation solution necessary to be ingested before the procedure tests a patient's ...

A study published in the journal Gut found patients were less likely to comply to a split-dose bowel preparation regimen before colonoscopy if they had an early morning procedure, long travel time, ...

Results showed that adenoma detection rate (ADR) did not differ between groups. Additionally willingness to repeat and tolerability did not differ. Bowel preparations administered the morning of ...

The results of new study demonstrate the use of a split-dose preparation for colonoscopy improves both polyp detection rates and adenoma detection rates, according to a news release (pdf). The study, ...

Over the last decade, the use of colonoscopy for cancer screening has increased steadily--it's estimated that as many as 15 million procedures are performed annually in the U.S. So it's clear that ...

Today, the US Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer (MSTFCRC) released updated guidelines for optimizing bowel preparation before colonoscopy, refining best practices from its 2014 ...

Colonoscopy preparation kits consist of laxatives and electrolytes in tablet or liquid form. There are different types of kits — some are prescription, while others available are over the counter.

Methods to prepare the colon before colonoscopy are often poorly tolerated by patients because of diet restriction and the requirement to ingest a large volume of solution. The best approach for ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Split-dose bowel preparation regimens resulted in reduced intensity and duration of bowel movements, increased ...

SAN DIEGO -- Low volume, same-day polyethylene glycol (PEG) colonoscopy preparation resulted in similar bowel cleanliness compared with low- and high-volume split-dose PEG solutions, researchers said ...

PHILADELPHIA — For patients scheduled for an afternoon colonoscopy, cleansing is better with same-day bowel preparation than with a split-dose regimen and is preferred by patients, results from a ...