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Low-volume PEG plus ascorbic acid versus high-volume PEG as bowel preparation for colonoscopy.

Author: CorporaalSietske, KleibeukerJan H, KoornstraJan J

Comparative StudyResearch that compares multiple groups/interventions to determine differences/similarities in outcomes/characteristics.
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Randomized Controlled TrialA clinical trial that randomly assigns participants to treatment and control groups to evaluate the effects of an intervention.

Overview

Low-volume PEG + ascorbic acid has comparable efficacy and tolerability as high-volume PEG solution. The cleansing results were worse if patients received the full dose PEG + Asc the evening before the procedure compared to the split dose. Our data support the administration of PEG + Asc as a split dose before the procedure.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
OBJECTIVE: High volumes of polyethylene glycol (PEG)-based solutions as bowel preparation for colonoscopy are effective, but often poorly tolerated. To compare a 2 l PEG-based solution combined with ascorbic acid (PEG + Asc) with 4 l PEG-based solution (PEG). METHODS: In a single blind, quasi-rando...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://doi.org/10.3109/00365521003734158

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Bowel Preparation for Colonoscopy: Finding the Right Oasis

The journey to a colonoscopy can be a challenging one, much like navigating a vast and unforgiving desert. This study compares the efficacy and tolerability of two bowel preparation regimens: a low-volume polyethylene glycol (PEG) solution with ascorbic acid (PEG + Asc) and a high-volume PEG solution. The authors meticulously analyzed data from a clinical trial, akin to comparing two different caravans navigating the desert, to assess the effectiveness of each preparation method. They found that the low-volume PEG + Asc solution, despite being less cumbersome, provided comparable bowel cleansing and tolerability to the high-volume PEG solution. It's as if the low-volume PEG + Asc preparation was a more efficient oasis, providing the necessary hydration and cleansing without requiring a large amount of water.

Low-Volume PEG + Ascorbic Acid: A More Efficient Oasis

This study suggests that the low-volume PEG + Asc solution offers an alternative approach to bowel preparation for colonoscopy, potentially making the experience more tolerable for patients. The authors recommend administering the PEG + Asc in a split dose, a strategy akin to strategically using multiple oases to break up a long desert journey.

Navigating the Colonoscopy Desert

This study highlights the importance of finding the right approach to bowel preparation for colonoscopy, just as a camel needs to find the right oasis for its journey. The authors' findings suggest that the low-volume PEG + Asc solution may be a more convenient and comfortable option for many patients, potentially easing the journey to a successful colonoscopy.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

This study offers valuable insights into the world of bowel preparation for colonoscopy, highlighting the potential of a low-volume PEG + Asc solution to provide an efficient and tolerable alternative. By optimizing the bowel preparation regimen, we can make this crucial diagnostic procedure more comfortable for patients, transforming the colonoscopy journey from a desert trek to a smoother, more pleasant path.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2011-04-05
  2. Date Revised 2022-03-31
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

20602568

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.3109/00365521003734158

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