Double-blind prospective randomized study comparing polyethylene glycol to lactulose for bowel preparation in colonoscopy

Abstract

BackgroundColonoscopy is the most frequent exam used to evaluate colonic mucosa, allowing the diagnosis and treatment of many diseases. The appropriate bowel preparation is indispensable for the realization of colonoscopy. Therefore, it is necessary the use of laxative medications, preferentially by oral administration.AimTo compare two medications used in bowel preparation in adult patients going to ambulatory colonoscopy and to analyze the patients' profile.MethodsA double-blind prospective study with 200 pa…