Abstract
Objective To evaluate the efficacy of L-Arabinose for bowel preparation before colonoscopy. Methods A total of 170 patients who underwent colonoscopy were randomized into 2 groups. The experimental group (n=85) used L-Arabinose for bowel preparation, while the control group (n=85) used polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution (PEG-ELS). The degree of comfort, adverse effects, and the visibility during colonoscopy were observed. Results Premedication of L-Arabinose for bowel preparation yielded to more comfort (U=-4.349, P=0.000), less adverse effects (χ2=29.27, P=0.000), and similar visibility during colonoscopy (U=-0.875, P=0.381) compared with PEG-ELS. Conclusion L-Arabinose is safe, comfortable, and effective for bowel preparation before colonoscopy. Key words: Arabinose; Colonoscopy; Bowel preparation
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