Mucosal changes after a polyethylene glycol bowel preparation for colonoscopy are less than those after sodium phosphate

Abstract

Colonoscopy is considered to be the gold standard investigation for assessing the colonic mucosa. Clearance of the entire colon is essential for an effective imaging.

Given the choice of laxative regimens available, osmotic laxatives such as sodium phosphate (NaP) and polyethylene glycol (PEG) are most commonly used.

Keywords

• Mucosal
• glycol bowel preparation
• colonoscopy