Korean J Gastroenterol.  2017 Aug;70(2):89-95. 10.4166/kjg.2017.70.2.89.

Split-dose Bowel Preparation for Colonoscopy: 2 Liters Polyethylene Glycol with Ascorbic Acid versus Sodium Picosulfate versus Oral Sodium Phosphate Tablets

• Lee SW
• Bang CS
• Park TY
• Suk KT
• Baik GH
• Kim DJ

• KMID: 2391366
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4166/kjg.2017.70.2.89

Abstract

BACKGROUND/AIMS
Adequate bowel preparation is an essential factor affecting the visibility of colonic mucosa and safety of related therapeutic interventions. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy, tolerability, and safety of three bowel preparation agents -2 L polyethylene glycol with ascorbic acid (PEGA), sodium picosulfate magnesium citrate (SPMC), and oral sodium phosphate tablet (NaP)- for morning colonoscopy.
METHODS
Here, we analyzed the medical records of patients who had taken bowel preparation agents using the split-dose method and undergone colonoscopy in a single hospital. The efficacy of bowel preparation agents was evaluated using the Ottawa bowel preparation assessment tool. The safety and tolerability of the agents were assessed by measuring the renal function and electrolytes prior to and after the procedure as well as by assessing the self-reported questionnaire.
RESULTS
Of the 365 patients (PEGA:163, SPMC: 93, NaP: 109), 98.6% ingested more than 90% of the agents. NaP showed an inferior cleansing efficacy, and serum phosphate elevation was significantly higher in the NaP group. However, the satisfaction score was lowest in the PEGA group. Age (odds ratio [OR] 0.96, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.92-0.99, p=0.04) and preparation agents (OR of PEGA versus NaP 5.0, 95% CI 2.28-10.97, p<0.001) (OR of SPMC versus NaP 2.73, 95% CI 1.22-6.08, p=0.01) were independently associated with bowel preparation success.
CONCLUSIONS
According to our analysis, NaP showed an inferior cleansing efficacy compared with PEGA and SPMC, which may be attributed to the complex administration method and lower water intake. However, large-volume ingestion remains unsatisfactory for patients. Detailed bowel preparation instructions could enhance bowel cleansing efficacy.

Keyword

Bowel preparation solutions; Colonoscopy; Polyethylene glycols; Picosulfate sodium; Sodium phosphate

MeSH Terms

Ascorbic Acid*
Cathartics
Citric Acid
Colon
Colonoscopy*
Drinking
Eating
Electrolytes
Humans
Magnesium
Medical Records
Methods
Mucous Membrane
Polyethylene Glycols*
Polyethylene*
Sodium*
Tablets*
Ascorbic Acid
Cathartics
Citric Acid
Electrolytes
Magnesium
Polyethylene
Polyethylene Glycols
Sodium
Tablets

Figure

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  Fig. 1. Flow diagram of study. PEGA, polyethylene glycol+ascorbic acid; SPMC, sodium picosulfate magnesium citrate; NaP, sodium phosphate.

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