by BowelPrepGuide | May 28, 2017 | Patients, Providers, Research Updates
Up to 25% of all bowel preparations for colonoscopy are considered inadequate. What bowel cleansing regimen should be used for these patients with previous inadequate bowel preparation? In a study by Gimeno-Garcia et al published by the American Journal of...
by BowelPrepGuide | May 1, 2016 | Research, Research Updates
Split-dose regimen is recommended for elective colonoscopy because it is associated with higher detection of pre-cancerous polyps and improved colon cleansing. Yet its adoption remains suboptimal. Why? In a study by Radaelli F et al, 1447 patients undergoing...
by BowelPrepGuide | Mar 24, 2016 | Research, Research Updates
Bowel preparation is critical to a successful colonoscopy. Bowel preparation scales have been validated with variable results. In a systematic review by Robin Parmar et al, 14 citations examined seven scales including the Aronchick Scale, Ottawa Bowel Preparation...
by BowelPrepGuide | Mar 15, 2016 | Research, Research Updates
Effective colonoscopies require adequate bowel preparation. Most bowel preparation instructions recommend clear liquid diet (CLD) before colonoscopies. Studies comparing CLD to low residue diet (LRD) have had mixed results. In a meta-analysis by Nguyen et al, 9...
by BowelPrepGuide | Mar 12, 2016 | Research, Research Updates
Most bowel preparation instructions for colonoscopy recommend clear liquid diet (CLD). Some studies have suggested that low fiber diet may be acceptable in some patients. In a study by Butt J et al, 226 patients were randomized to a either CLD or low residue diet of...
by BowelPrepGuide | Feb 7, 2016 | News, Research, Research Updates
Sham feeding with chewing gum has been shown to promote bowel motility. This may reduce symptoms of abdominal discomfort, nausea, and vomiting sometimes associated with bowel preparation for colonoscopy. In a study by Lee J et al, 131 patients were randomized to...
