Simple and efficient cleansing of the large intestine for colonic radiography
Borthne, A.; Corneliussen, B.; Kirk, W.
Tidsskrift for den Norske Laegeforening Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin Ny Raekke 111(25): 3060-3061
1991
ISSN/ISBN: 0029-2001 PMID: 1948917 Document Number: 380376
A clinical trial documented the excellent cleansing effect of a single low dose of the oral laxative sodium picosulphate. To achieve good preparation of the colon it is essential to ensure a combined regimen including simple diatary restrictions and liberal fluid intake during the two days preceding the radiological examination. An additional mechanical washout lavage is time-consuming and uncomfortable, and usually unnecessary for outpatients.