Bowel cleansing with polyethylene glycol electrolyte lavage solution

David E. Beck; Francis J. Harford; Jack A. Dipalma; Charles E. Brady

doi:10.1097/00007611-198512000-00004

Bowel cleansing with polyethylene glycol electrolyte lavage solution

David E. Beck, Francis J. Harford, Jack A. Dipalma, Charles E. Brady

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We reviewed our experience with an oral gut lavage solution (GoLYTELY), used as a rapid bowel cleansing preparation, and the prospective clinical trials reported in the literature to compare the overall experience with this type of preparation for colonoscopy and colon surgery. Five studies (546 patients) compared GoLYTELY to standard preparations for colonoscopy, while three trials (177 patients) have studied surgical patients. After evaluating patient tolerance, quality of colonic cleansing, and changes in microflora and colonic gas, GoLYTELY was found to be safe, rapid, and effective. It is well tolerated by patients and may become the preferred method of bowel cleansing.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1414-1416
Number of pages	3
Journal	Southern medical journal
Volume	78
Issue number	12
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/00007611-198512000-00004
Publication status	Published - Dec 1985

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Beck, D. E., Harford, F. J., Dipalma, J. A., & Brady, C. E. (1985). Bowel cleansing with polyethylene glycol electrolyte lavage solution. Southern medical journal, 78(12), 1414-1416. https://doi.org/10.1097/00007611-198512000-00004

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