Abstract:The influence of Picolax bowel preparation on the risk of explosive colonic gas was studied in 35 patients. The mean concentration of explosive hydrogen was 1% (0-8%) and methane was 3% (0-17.3%). Three samples contained > 4% potentially combustible hydrogen concentrations whilst 13 samples showed potentially combustible methane levels ( > 5%). Fifteen of 35 patients (43%) had potentially or actually explosive gas mixtures: 12 of 19 (63%) patients with an unsatisfactory bowel preparation compared with 3 of 16 … Show more
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