Adhering to bowel preparation instructions is essential for a successful colonoscopy. Researchers conducted a prospective study to compare smartphone applications and paper instructions for bowel ...

Background: Polyethylene glycol–based bowel preparations (PEGBPs) are widely perceived as safe and effective alternatives to oral sodium phosphate for bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopy.

Your provider will also recommend a special diet and bowel prep regimen. It is important to eat a special diet in the days before a colonoscopy. The colon has to be emptied of all stool (poop ...

Approximately one in four individuals undergoing colonoscopy has an inadequate bowel preparation. Data from two retrospective studies indicate that 42–48% of colon polyps are missed on ...