“…This method seemed safe, simple, and cheap, but its efficacy with regards to the quality of bowel preparation and patient acceptability had not been assessed. Previously several randomized studies had favoured the use of a single Fleet enema [5][6][7][8]. We, therefore, conducted a prospective randomized trial comparing the use of glycerin suppositories versus a single Fleet enema for bowel preparation prior to the flexible sigmoidoscopy in an attempt to evaluate their efficacy and patient acceptability.…”