Evaluation of Glifeet in bowel preparation before colonoscopy

• DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1007-5232.2015.04.006
• Publication Date: 2015-04-20
• Authors: Haiying Zhao; Yingying Guan; Jie Zhao; Chuxuan Bin; Jian Wei; Shutian Zhang
• Keywords: Bowel preparation

Objective To investigate the safety and effectiveness of Glifeet in bowel preparation before colonoscopy.

Methods A prospective, single blind, randomized controlled trial patients undergoing colonoscopy was conducted. A total 67 inpatients were to control group, who received a low-residue semiliquid diet (n=31) experimental all day (n=36) procedure. All took polyethylene glycol electrolyte powder 1 000 ml at 7 pm on 2 8 am examination day. Bowel quality scored using Boston Preparation Scale (BBPS). Side effects also observed.

Results The time first movement group significantly shorter [(77.43±54.21) min VS (149.35±118.15) min, P=0.002]. An increased defecating frequency observed but there no significant difference when compared with (11.44±6.95 8.74±3.58, P=0.055). Patient tolerance acceptance did not differ. There BBPS between two groups. But right colon better (2.56±0.50 2.23±0.81, P=0.045).

Conclusion Glifeet could meet needs basic energy most for colonoscopy. Furthermore, is well tolerated can partially improve preparation.

Key words: Colonoscopy; Bowel preparation; Diet; Polyethylene glycols