Abstract:

Colon cleansing preparations for diagnostic and surgical proced.ures continue to be evaluated in an effort to improve the quality of colon exam. Modifications of older barium enema x-ray preparations have led to the development of many alter native forms of bowel cleansing. Forrnal study has allowed carefui compar ison of gut lavage, diet and cathartic as well as oral sodium phosphate preparation. Gut lavage with electrolyte lavage solutions represents the most popular form ofbowel preparation. Patient variability and special circumstances such as gastroparesis, surgically alter ed anatomy or patient preferences may dictate selection of colon cleansing preparations.

Authors:

Michael A. Berry, M.D., Jack A. DiPalma, M.D.

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