Randomized trial of low-volume PEG solution versus standard PEG + electrolytes for bowel cleansing before colonoscopy.

C, Ell; W, Fischbach; HJ, Bronisch; S, Dertinger; P, Layer; M, Rünzi; T, Schneider; G, Kachel; J, Grüger; M, Köllinger; W, Nagell; KJ, Goerg; R, Wanitschke; HJ, Gruss

doi:10.1111/j.1572-0241.2007.01708.x

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Randomized trial of low-volume PEG solution versus standard PEG + electrolytes for bowel cleansing before colonoscopy.

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Ell C

Fischbach W

Bronisch HJ

Abstract

Objectives Polyethylene glycol (PEG)-based gut lavage solutions are safe and effective, but require consumption of large volumes of fluid. We compared a new 2 L solution of PEG plus ascorbic acid (PEG + Asc) with standard 4 L PEG with electrolytes (PEG + E) for bowel cleansing before colonoscopy to ...

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