Loading...
Background and Objective: Substantial literature on bowel preparation has been published since the last ESGE guideline in 2013. The purpose of this document is to provide updated recommendations based on new evidence regarding bowel preparation efficacy, safety, and use in specific scenarios.
Key Recommendations
Provide enhanced patient instructions such as visual aids, social media apps, telephone or short message services, and smartphone applications, in addition to standard instructions.
Use a split-dose bowel preparation for elective colonoscopy. For patients undergoing afternoon colonoscopy, same-day (nonsplit) preparation is an acceptable alternative. Patients …