A reduced bowel cleansing regimen for colonoscopy using a pre-packaged low-residue diet

Abstract

We conducted a feasibility study to evaluate bowel preparation method before colonoscopy using a pre-packaged low-residue diet and 1l of polyethylene glycol solution plus sodium picosulfate. All patients completed this preparation method. Of 29 enrolled patients, 26 patients (89.7%) were adequately cleansed for colonoscopy. This method had high patient acceptance and preference. A randomized-controlled trial using a larger sample size is required to confirm effectiveness of this method. This preparation method has a potential application for bowel cleansing.