The purpose of this American Gastroenterological Association Institute Clinical Practice
Update was to review the available evidence and provide best practice advice regarding …

This is one of a series of documents discussing the use of GI endoscopy in common clinical
situations. The Standards of Practice Committee of the American Society for Gastrointestinal …

Background Many countries in Europe are now introducing screening for colorectal cancer
[1]. This considerable investment adds to national economic burdens and must be audited to …

Background & Aims There are different regimens of preparing the colon for colonoscopy,
including polyethylene glycol (PEG), sodium phosphate, picosulfate, or oral sulfate …

Colonoscopy is the current standard method for evaluation of the colon. Diagnostic accuracy
and therapeutic safety of colonoscopy depends on the quality of the colonic cleansing or …

Background Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is a commonly used bowel preparation for
colonoscopy. Unfortunately, the standard large-volume solution may reduce patient …

Background There are many published trials of colon cleansing regimens for colonoscopy
but no clear consensus regarding relative performance. Aim To identify high quality …

Background Colonoscopy is considered the criterion standard for detecting colorectal
cancer; adequate preparation is crucial for an effective colonoscopy, but definitive data on …

AIM: To compare the cleansing quality of polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution and sodium
phosphate with different schedules of administration, and to evaluate whether the timing of …

BACKGROUND: Colonoscopy preparation regimens are poorly tolerated, requiring the use
of a large volume of an unpalatable solution and diet restriction for adequate cleansing. The …