Sodium Phosphate Combined With Bisacodyl Not Recommended For Bowel Preparation Before Capsule Endoscopy

Capsule endoscopy is a well accepted tool for evaluation of small bowel pathologies (e.g., bleeding sources). However, it has some limitations due to restricted recording time and reduced visibility by air and residual material. Several forms of preparation (e.g., prokinetic drugs, laxatives and defoaming agents) have been tried to improve the quality of the examination. However, to date no standardized protocol has been recommended for bowel preparation for CE.

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Filed under: GastroIntestinal / Gastroentorology on May 22nd, 2008