Comparative efficacy of colon-cleansing methods: standard preparation vs. Colimmac lavage

Comparison of two different methods of colon cleansing for afternoon-colonoscopy

Background: The appropriate colon cleansing is a major determinant of quality of colonoscopy. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy and tolerability of the morning (AM) PEG (polyethylene glycol) solution to previous-evening (PM) PEG solution for the afternoon colonoscopy. Methods: This comparative study compared the AM to PM prep for afternoon outpatient colonoscopy. The subjects r...

Colon cleansing protocol in children: research conditions vs. clinical practice

Background and study aims  Colon preparation rates are the limiting factor for a successful diagnostic colonoscopy in children. Different colon cleansing protocols have been published for use in children. Unfortunately, the applicability of those published research protocols has not been formally evaluated in routine clinical practice. We investigated the success rate of our previously publishe...

Comparison between two different colon cleansing methods prior to colonoscopy

A new oral lavage solution vs cathartics and enema method for preoperative colonic cleansing.

Sulfate free-electrolyte lavage solution is a new osmotically balanced electrolyte gut lavage solution for colon surgery that has been formulated for improved taste and reduced water and electrolyte changes. Sixty patients were prospectively randomized to receive a 1-day preparation with sulfate free-electrolyte lavage solution or a 3-day preparation using a clear liquid diet, cathartics, and e...

Comparative evaluation of niobium surface preparation methods for electrodeposition

To find a suitable treatment in the preparation of Nb surface for platinum electrodeposition, different methods such as thermal oxidation, anodic oxidation, mechanical roughening, and mechanical roughening with subsequent anodic etching were examined. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy was used to study the chemical composition of depth analysis of the surface. Moreover, in order to examine the m...