Colonoscopy
Studies from University of Southern California yield new information about colonoscopy
Published in Medicine and Law Weekly, November 14th, 2008
A new study, 'Prospective comparison of three bowel preparation regimens: fleet phosphosoda, two-liter and four-liter electrolyte lavage solutions,' is now available. According to a study from the United States, "In an attempt to improve patients' tolerance for colon cleaning, three bowel preparation regimens: 90-mL Fleet phosphosoda (FPS), 2-L electrolyte lavage solution plus 20 mg oral bisacodyl, and 4-L lavage, were compared for efficacy and safety. A total of 912 patients were prospectively nonrandomized into three study groups."
"In Group A, 304 patients were given 45-mL Fleet phosphosoda at 9 AM and 6 PM the day before colonoscopy. In Group B, 304 patients were...
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