September 23rd, 2013
Making Bowel Preps Palatable
We know that split-dose, polyethylene glycol (PEG)–based bowel preparation solutions provide the best cleansing before colonoscopy. However, many patients are not compliant with the bowel prep procedure because of the poor taste of the PEG solution. Results of a recent trial suggest a practical approach to overcoming this problem: Use candy. In the trial, use […]
M. Brian Fennerty, MD
Editor-in-Chief
NEJM Journal Watch Gastroenterology
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