3-L Split-dose is Superior to 2-L Polyethylene Glycol in Bowel Cleansing in Chinese Population

AbstractLarge volume (4 L) of polyethylene glycol (PEG) solution would ensure a better quality of bowel cleansing but might be poorly tolerated. Due to the smaller body size, lower body weight, and different diet habits, the large volume of 4-L PEG might be poorly tolerated by the Chinese population. In view of this, a balance should be made between the volume and effectiveness. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness, compliance, and safety between 3-L split-dose and 2-L PEG in Chinese population.Consecutive patients scheduled for colonoscopy were recruited from 5 tertiary medical centers in South China between April and July, 2014. Patients were prospectively randomized into 2 groups: 3-L split-dose PEG (3L-group) and 2 L PEG (2L-group). The primary endpoint was bowel cleansing and was defined according to Ottawa Bowel Preparation Scale (OBPS). The safety and compliance were also evaluated.A total of 318 patients were included in the analysis. The mean total OBPS score was significantly higher in 2L-group than in 3L-group (4.4 ± 2.7 vs 2.9 ± 2.4, P < 0.001). Both the intention-to-treat and per-protocol analysis found that rates of successful and excellent bowel preparation were much higher in 3L-group (89.9% and 78.0%) than 2L-group (79.2% and 48.4%), respectively (P < 0.001). The average cecum intubation time was significantly shorter in 3L-group (8.2 ± 3.7 min) than in 2L-group (10.3 ± 4.2 min) (P = 0.04). Adenoma detection rate in right colon was slightly higher in 3L-group than in 2L-group (17.6% vs 12.6%, P = 0.21). The safety and compliance including the taste, smell, and dosage of PEG were similar between 2 groups (P > 0.05).3-L split-dose PEG is superior to 2-L PEG by better bowel cleansing, improved safety and compliance, shorter cecum intubation time, and potentially higher adenoma detection rate in rightward colon in Chinese population.

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