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Endoscopy 1989; 21(4): 172-173
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1012935
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The Effect of Bisacodyl on Whole-Gut Irrigation in Preparation for Colonoscopy

E. H. H. M. Rings, C. J. J. Mulder, G. N. J. Tytgat
  • Department of Gastroenterology-Hepatology, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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17 March 2008 (online)

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Summary

The cleansing effect of whole-gut irrigation with a balanced electrolyte solution (BES), with or without pretreatment with bisacodyl, was compared, in order to establish whether bisacodyl reduces the duration and side effects of whole-gut irrigation. Bisacodyl at a dose of 20 mg in 2 days reduced the duration of the whole-gut irrigation procedure. No side-effects related to bisacodyl were demonstrated. We therefore consider bisacodyl to be a useful and inexpensive adjunt for colonic preparation of patients receiving whole-gut irrigation.

Key words:

Whole-gut irrigation - Bisacodyl - Preparation for colonoscopy

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