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SUBMITTER: Leitao K
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4423298 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Dec
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Endoscopy international open 20141024 4
<h4>Background and study aims</h4>Polyethylene glycol-based electrolyte solutions (PEG-ELS) and the combination of sodium picosulfate/magnesium citrate (SPMC) are commonly used bowel preparation agents. The aim of the present study was to compare the two agents with regard to cleansing efficacy and tolerance among individuals scheduled for outpatient colonoscopy.<h4>Materials and methods</h4>The 368 colonoscopy outpatients at three Norwegian hospitals were randomized to bowel lavage with either ...[more]