title: Comparison of a new colon lavage solution (Iso-Giuliani) with a standard preparation for colonoscopy: a randomized study.
abstract: Iso-Giuliani is a new improved-taste isoosmotic PEG-electrolyte solution for colon cleansing. In a randomized study, we have compared the effectiveness, tolerance and patient acceptance of 3 dosage volumes of this solution with a standard preparation in 191 patients undergoing colonoscopy. Iso-Giuliani 3 1, and 4 1 proved better colonic preparations as compared with the standard preparation (P less than 0.01). However Iso-Giuliani, 21 was sufficient for satisfactory cleansing, especially in the rectosigmoid. Patients in the standard preparation group experienced more cramps than did those in Iso-Giuliani groups. Patient acceptance was significantly better for Iso-Giuliani than for the standard preparation. The ingestion of Iso-Giuliani represents a safe, effective and well-accepted method of colon cleansing, and is our elective method of preparation for colonoscopy.
authors.affiliation: Istituto di Clinica Medica e Gastroenterologia, Università di Bologna.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Di Febo
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Gizzi
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Caló
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Siringo
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Brunetti
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003113:Colonoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011092:Polyethylene Glycols / Q000008:administration & dosage; D012996:Solutions; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation
chemical_list: D012996:Solutions; D011092:Polyethylene Glycols