48 Size, Serration, and Specific Solutions: Details on the Successes of Split Bowel Prep

The reduced incidence and mortality from colorectal cancer over the past 30 years is largely attributable colonoscopy and polypectomy. However, success of colonoscopy depends on finding and removing all precancerous polyps. Clear visualization of the colonic mucosa is a prerequisite and depends on preparation quality. Multiple studies have shown that splitting the dose of bowel prep prior to colonoscopy significantly improves prep quality. Additional studies have shown that prep quality improves polyp and adenoma detection rates (PDR and ADR).

Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - April 28, 2017 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Jasleen Grewal, Anish Patel, Mohammed F. Ali, William E. Karnes Tags: Oral abstract Source Type: research