3 L split-dose polyethylene glycol is superior to 2 L polyethylene glycol in colonoscopic bowel preparation in relatively high-BMI (≥ 24 kg/m2) individuals: a multicenter randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Whether body mass index (BMI) is a risk factor for poor bowel preparation is controversial, and the optimal bowel preparation regimen for people with a high BMI is unclear. Methods We prospectively included 710 individuals with high BMIs (≥ 24 kg/m2) who were scheduled to undergo...

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Main Authors: Hailin Yan, Hongyu Huang, Dailan Yang, Zonghua Chen, Chao Liu, Zhong Huang, Rui Zhao, Jing Shan, Li Yang, Jinlin Yang, Kai Deng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-12-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12876-023-03068-9