Split-Dose Regimens Best for Colonoscopy PrepKaron, Amy
Manzanillo-DeVore and her colleagues assessed 262 patients at average risk for colon cancer scheduled for afternoon screening colonoscopy. Half were randomly assigned to same-day bowel prep and half were assigned to split-dose prep. All patients were told to avoid high-residue foods (nuts, popcorn...
Sigmoidoscopy: This is very similar to a colonoscopy, but only looks at part of the colon. Most patients do not need sedation, and bowel prep is less extensive than a colonoscopy (two enemas only). If there is an abnormal finding, a full colonoscopy is required. Stool-based tests: Stool...
Sigmoidoscopy: This is very similar to a colonoscopy, but only looks at part of the colon. Most patients do not need sedation, and bowel prep is less extensive than a colonoscopy (two enemas only). If there is an abnormal finding, a full colonoscopy is required. Stool-based tests: Stool...