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Bowel preparation for CT colonography

European Journal of Radiology, 2013
Bowel preparation represents an essential part of CT colonography, as the accuracy of the exam is strongly related to the adequacy of colonic cleansing, and a poor bowel preparation may compromise the diagnostic quality even despite optimization of all other acquisition parameters.
NERI, EMANUELE, Lefere P, Gryspeerdt S, Bemi P, Mantarro A, BARTOLOZZI, CARLO   +5 more
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Bowel preparation for gastrointestinal procedures

Current Gastroenterology Reports, 2004
Adequate colonic cleansing is essential for accurate and safe colonic procedures. Common preparations for cleansing include diet in combination with a cathartic agent, gut lavage, and phosphate preparations. The diet used with a cathartic consists of clear liquids or is designed to leave a minimal colonic fecal residue with laxatives.
Andrew R, Brown, Jack A, DiPalma
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Bowel preparation for colorectal surgery

Diseases of the Colon & Rectum, 2001
The aim of this study was to assess recent literature regarding bowel preparation for colonoscopy and surgery.The study was conducted by an Index Medicus English-language search of articles relevant to both oral mechanical and parenteral and oral antibiotic preparation for elective colorectal surgery and mechanical bowel preparation for colonoscopy ...
O, Zmora, A J, Pikarsky, S D, Wexner
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The Modern Bowel Preparation in Colonoscopy

Gastroenterology Clinics of North America, 2013
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.
Ala I, Sharara, Rachel R, Abou Mrad
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Physiologic Effects of Bowel Preparation

Diseases of the Colon & Rectum, 2004
Despite the universal use of bowel preparation before colonoscopy and colorectal surgery, the physiologic effects have not been described in a standardized setting. This study was designed to investigate the physiologic effects of bowel preparation.In a prospective study, 12 healthy volunteers (median age, 63 years) underwent bowel preparation with ...
Holte, Kathrine, Nielsen, Kristine Grubbe, Madsen, Jan Lysgård, Kehlet, Henrik   +3 more
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Bowel Preparation Effectiveness

Gastroenterology Nursing, 2007
This study describes colon visibility and case cancelations of patients taking self-administered outpatient colonoscopy preparation or inpatient preparation at a large north central Texas hospital. The convenience sample of 120 adult patients who were scheduled for a colonoscopy ranged in age from 25 to 88 years.
Elnora, Anderson, Joy Don, Baker
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Bowel preparations for colonoscopy: A review

American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, 2009
The mechanisms of action, clinical efficacy, tolerability, and safety of two major classes of bowel purgatives, poly-ethylene glycol- electrolyte lavage solutions (PEG-ELSs) and sodium phosphate preparations, are reviewed.PEG-ELSs are osmotically balanced preparations that promote bowel cleansing through the ingestion of nonabsorbable fluid.
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Update on Bowel Preparation for Colonoscopy

Current Treatment Options in Gastroenterology, 2018
Colonoscopy is the gold standard for visualization and diagnosis of conditions involving the colon and terminal ileum. It also facilitates screening and prevention of colorectal cancer, which is the second leading cause of cancer death in the USA. Adequate cleansing is essential for thorough visualization of the colon with successful detection of colon
Cristina C, Rutherford, Audrey H, Calderwood   +1 more
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Bowel Preparation for Outpatient Radiography

Radiology, 1966
Opinions differ as to the best method of preparing the abdomen for radiographic examination, but there is at least one point upon which there is little disagreement, i.e., the most important prerequisite for a refined diagnosis is that the intestines be as clean as possible.
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Bowel preparation for colonoscopy

Current Opinion in Gastroenterology, 2016
Bowel preparation for colonoscopy is a key quality indicator that impacts on all aspects of the procedure, such as patient comfort, diagnostic yield, and adverse events. Although most laxative regimens currently employed have been compared in a multitude of settings, the optimal preparation regimen still remains an open question.Recent studies have ...
Theodor, Voiosu, Andrei, Voiosu, Radu, Voiosu   +2 more
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