Open AccessBowel Preparation for Pediatric Colonoscopy
Author(s) -
Pall Harpreet,
Zacur George M.,
Kramer Robert E.,
Lirio Richard A.,
Manfredi Michael,
Shah Manoj,
Stephen Thomas C.,
Tucker Neil,
Gibbons Troy E.,
Sahn Benjamin,
McOmber Mark,
Friedlander Joel,
Quiros J.A.,
Fishman Douglas S.,
Mamula Petar
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.206
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1536-4801
pISSN - 0277-2116
DOI - 10.1097/mpg.0000000000000447
Subject(s) - medicine , colonoscopy , bowel preparation , general surgery , gastroenterology , colorectal cancer , cancer
Pediatric bowel preparation protocols used before colonoscopy vary greatly, with no identified standard practice. The present clinical report reviews the evidence for several bowel preparations in children and reports on their use among North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition members. Publications in the pediatric literature for bowel preparation regimens are described, including mechanisms of action, efficacy and ease of use, and pediatric studies. A survey distributed to pediatric gastroenterology programs across the country reviews present national practice, and cleanout recommendations are provided. Finally, further areas for research are identified.