Low-volume Polyethylene Glycol Bowel Preparation for Colonoscopy

Summary

the efficacy and tolerability of a low-volume (2 L) PEG regimen for colonoscopy compared to single (4 L) or split-dose (2 L + 2 L) treatments are not different.

Timeline

Start

2011-10

Primary completion

2012-06

Completion

2012-06

Publications

• Background Hassan C, Bretthauer M, Kaminski MF, Polkowski M, Rembacken B, Saunders B, Benamouzig R, Holme O, Green S, Kuiper T, Marmo R, Omar M, Petruzziello L, Spada C, Zullo A, Dumonceau JM; European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Bowel preparation for colonoscopy: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) guideline. Endoscopy. 2013;45(2):142-50. doi: 10.1055/s-0032-1326186. Epub 2013 Jan 18.
• Background Corporaal S, Kleibeuker JH, Koornstra JJ. Low-volume PEG plus ascorbic acid versus high-volume PEG as bowel preparation for colonoscopy. Scand J Gastroenterol. 2010 Nov;45(11):1380-6. doi: 10.3109/00365521003734158. Epub 2010 Jul 5.
• Background Adams WJ, Meagher AP, Lubowski DZ, King DW. Bisacodyl reduces the volume of polyethylene glycol solution required for bowel preparation. Dis Colon Rectum. 1994 Mar;37(3):229-33; discussion 233-4. doi: 10.1007/BF02048160.
• Background Jansen SV, Goedhard JG, Winkens B, van Deursen CT. Preparation before colonoscopy: a randomized controlled trial comparing different regimes. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2011 Oct;23(10):897-902. doi: 10.1097/MEG.0b013e32834a3444.
• Background Marmo R, Rotondano G, Riccio G, Marone A, Bianco MA, Stroppa I, Caruso A, Pandolfo N, Sansone S, Gregorio E, D'Alvano G, Procaccio N, Capo P, Marmo C, Cipolletta L. Effective bowel cleansing before colonoscopy: a randomized study of split-dosage versus non-split dosage regimens of high-volume versus low-volume polyethylene glycol solutions. Gastrointest Endosc. 2010 Aug;72(2):313-20. doi: 10.1016/j.gie.2010.02.048. Epub 2010 Jun 19.
• Background Pontone S, Angelini R, Standoli M, Patrizi G, Culasso F, Pontone P, Redler A. Low-volume plus ascorbic acid vs high-volume plus simethicone bowel preparation before colonoscopy. World J Gastroenterol. 2011 Nov 14;17(42):4689-95. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i42.4689.
• Background Ell C, Fischbach W, Bronisch HJ, Dertinger S, Layer P, Runzi M, Schneider T, Kachel G, Gruger J, Kollinger M, Nagell W, Goerg KJ, Wanitschke R, Gruss HJ. Randomized trial of low-volume PEG solution versus standard PEG + electrolytes for bowel cleansing before colonoscopy. Am J Gastroenterol. 2008 Apr;103(4):883-93. doi: 10.1111/j.1572-0241.2007.01708.x. Epub 2008 Jan 11.
• Background Abut E, Guveli H, Yasar B, Bolukbas C, Bolukbas FF, Ince AT, Kendir T, Dalay AR, Kurdas OO. Administration of olive oil followed by a low volume of polyethylene glycol-electrolyte lavage solution improves patient satisfaction with right-side colonic cleansing over administration of the conventional volume of polyethylene glycol-electrolyte lavage solution for colonoscopy preparation. Gastrointest Endosc. 2009 Sep;70(3):515-21. doi: 10.1016/j.gie.2009.01.002. Epub 2009 Jun 24.
• Background Enestvedt BK, Brian Fennerty M, Zaman A, Eisen GM. MiraLAX vs. Golytely: is there a significant difference in the adenoma detection rate? Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2011 Oct;34(7):775-82. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2036.2011.04795.x. Epub 2011 Aug 17.
• Background Haapamaki MM, Lindstrom M, Sandzen B. Low-volume bowel preparation is inferior to standard 4 1 polyethylene glycol. Surg Endosc. 2011 Mar;25(3):897-901. doi: 10.1007/s00464-010-1293-6. Epub 2010 Sep 2.
• Background DiPalma JA, McGowan J, Cleveland MV. Clinical trial: an efficacy evaluation of reduced bisacodyl given as part of a polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution preparation prior to colonoscopy. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2007 Oct 15;26(8):1113-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2036.2007.03459.x.
• Background Hookey LC, Depew WT, Vanner SJ. Combined low volume polyethylene glycol solution plus stimulant laxatives versus standard volume polyethylene glycol solution: a prospective, randomized study of colon cleansing before colonoscopy. Can J Gastroenterol. 2006 Feb;20(2):101-5. doi: 10.1155/2006/621367.
• Background Lai EJ, Calderwood AH, Doros G, Fix OK, Jacobson BC. The Boston bowel preparation scale: a valid and reliable instrument for colonoscopy-oriented research. Gastrointest Endosc. 2009 Mar;69(3 Pt 2):620-5. doi: 10.1016/j.gie.2008.05.057. Epub 2009 Jan 10.
• Background Siddiqui AA, Yang K, Spechler SJ, Cryer B, Davila R, Cipher D, Harford WV. Duration of the interval between the completion of bowel preparation and the start of colonoscopy predicts bowel-preparation quality. Gastrointest Endosc. 2009 Mar;69(3 Pt 2):700-6. doi: 10.1016/j.gie.2008.09.047.
• Background Seo EH, Kim TO, Park MJ, Joo HR, Heo NY, Park J, Park SH, Yang SY, Moon YS. Optimal preparation-to-colonoscopy interval in split-dose PEG bowel preparation determines satisfactory bowel preparation quality: an observational prospective study. Gastrointest Endosc. 2012 Mar;75(3):583-90. doi: 10.1016/j.gie.2011.09.029. Epub 2011 Dec 15.
• Background Calderwood AH, Jacobson BC. Comprehensive validation of the Boston Bowel Preparation Scale. Gastrointest Endosc. 2010 Oct;72(4):686-92. doi: 10.1016/j.gie.2010.06.068.

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Indications

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