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Lactulose Vs Polyethylene Glycol For Bowel Preparation: A Single-Center, Prospective, Randomized Controlled Study Based On Bmi, Sun Wenqi, Zhao Bei, Wang Yunrong, Wu Xinrong, Li Yifan, Wang Weiwei, Ni Muhan, Yan Peng, Dou Xiaotan, Li Wen, Yang Hua, Wang Lei, Chen Min Jan 2024

Lactulose Vs Polyethylene Glycol For Bowel Preparation: A Single-Center, Prospective, Randomized Controlled Study Based On Bmi, Sun Wenqi, Zhao Bei, Wang Yunrong, Wu Xinrong, Li Yifan, Wang Weiwei, Ni Muhan, Yan Peng, Dou Xiaotan, Li Wen, Yang Hua, Wang Lei, Chen Min

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INTRODUCTION: Colonoscopy is currently considered as one of the principal techniques to diagnose the colorectal diseases. Admittedly, qualified bowel preparation before colonoscopy is a premise for high-quality examination. Lower quality bowel preparation might seriously impede visualization of the intestinal mucosa, resulting in missed and misdiagnosed intestinal lesions. Therefore, it is necessary to choose the appropriate oral laxative based on the guarantee of safety and efficacy.

METHODS: This prospective randomized controlled study was conducted to compare lactulose oral solution and polyethylene glycol (PEG) electrolyte powder for bowel preparation using the following indicators: Boston Bowel Preparation Scale, Bowel Bubble Score, detection rate …