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Othman MF, Zakaria AD, Yahya MM, Md Hashim MN, Wan Mokhter WM, Wan Zain WZ, Mohamad IS, Mohd Shah MS, Syed Abd Aziz SH, Nik Ab Kadir MN, Zakaria Z, Wong MPK. Comparing Low Volume Versus Conventional Volume of Polyethylene Glycol for Bowel Preparation during Colonoscopy: A Randomised Controlled Trial. Malays J Med Sci 2023; 30:106-115. [PMID: 37928791 PMCID: PMC10624433 DOI: 10.21315/mjms2023.30.5.9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2022] [Accepted: 01/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023] Open
Abstract
Background Polyethylene glycol (PEG) solution is widely used as a colonoscopic bowel cleaning agent, although some patients are intolerant due to the need for ingesting large solution volumes and unpleasant taste. A low-volume solution may enhance patient tolerability and compliance in bowel preparation. Accordingly, this study compared the effectiveness of two difference PEG volumes for bowel preparation before colonoscopy in terms of bowel cleanliness, completeness of colonoscopy, patient tolerability and colonoscopy duration. Methods Using a prospective randomised controlled single-blinded study design, 164 patients scheduled for colonoscopy were allocated to two groups (n = 82 patients in each) to receive either the conventional PEG volume (3 L, control group) or the low volume (2 L, intervention group). The Boston Bowel Preparation Scale (BBPS), a validated scale for assessing bowel cleanliness during colonoscopy, was used to score bowel cleanliness in three colon segments. Secondarily, colonoscopy completeness, tolerability to drinking PEG and the duration of colonoscopy were compared between the groups. Results There were no statistically significant differences between the two intervention groups in terms of bowel cleanliness (P = 0.119), colonoscopy completion (P = 0.535), tolerability (P = 0.190) or the amount of sedation/analgesia required (midazolam, P = 0.162; pethidine, P = 0.708). Only the duration of colonoscopy differed between the two groups (longer duration in the control group, P = 0.039). Conclusion Low-volume (2 L) PEG is as effective as the standard 3 L solution in bowel cleaning before colonoscopy; however, the superiority of either solution could not be established.
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Affiliation(s)
- Muhammad Faeid Othman
- Department of Surgery, School of Medical Science, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia
- Department of Surgery, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia
- Endoscopy Unit, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medical Science, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia
- Department of Surgery, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia
- Endoscopy Unit, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia
| | - Maya Mazuwin Yahya
- Department of Surgery, School of Medical Science, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia
- Department of Surgery, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia
- Endoscopy Unit, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia
| | - Mohd Nizam Md Hashim
- Department of Surgery, School of Medical Science, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia
- Department of Surgery, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia
- Endoscopy Unit, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia
| | - Wan Mokhzani Wan Mokhter
- Department of Surgery, School of Medical Science, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia
- Department of Surgery, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia
- Endoscopy Unit, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia
| | - Wan Zainira Wan Zain
- Department of Surgery, School of Medical Science, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia
- Department of Surgery, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia
- Endoscopy Unit, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia
| | - Ikhwan Sani Mohamad
- Department of Surgery, School of Medical Science, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia
- Department of Surgery, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia
- Endoscopy Unit, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medical Science, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia
- Department of Surgery, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medical Science, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia
- Department of Surgery, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia
- Endoscopy Unit, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medical Science, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia
- Department of Surgery, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia
- Endoscopy Unit, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medical Science, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia
- Department of Surgery, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia
- Endoscopy Unit, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia
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Abstract
Colorectal cancer (CRC) continues to be the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the US. Colonoscopy remains the best preventative tool against the development of CRC. As a result, high-quality colonoscopy is becoming increasingly important. Specifically, recent guidelines have highlighted pre-procedural, peri-procedural, and post-procedural practices, which promise to improve patient outcomes and reduce the mortality and interval cancer rates in patients undergoing colonoscopies. Despite the guidelines and advances in modern endoscopy, the procedure remains provider-dependent, which results in differences in outcomes. As a result, incorporating high-quality colonoscopy approaches early in training is key to improving patient outcomes. Additionally, ensuring that high-quality colonoscopy is practiced widely by endoscopists can lead to the most cost-effective care.
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