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Hemant K. Roy, MD; Laura K. Bianchi, MD

Arch Intern Med. 2008;168(6):565-567.

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Current screening techniques based on total colonic mucosal evaluation such as colonoscopy are powerful enough to actually prevent 75% to 90% of all colorectal cancer (CRC) cases through the identification and removal of the precursor lesions, adenomatous polyps.¹ Unfortunately, the poor compliance with these tests contributes significantly to the reason that CRC still ranks as the second leading cause of cancer deaths among Americans.² While there are many reasons for this patient reluctance (eg, cost, discomfort, and embarrassment), one important barrier to invasive CRC screening is the unpleasant nature of colonic purge. Indeed, a recent prospective study identified laxative preparation as the major disincentive for patients to undergo CRC screening with either colonoscopy or computed tomographic colography (virtual colonoscopy).³ Thus, optimizing colonic preparation may have significant public health ramifications.

At present, the 2 most commonly used methods of colonic preparation in the . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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