Outpatient bowel preparation in children.
A polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution was evaluated as a mechanical bowel preparation prior to surgery in an outpatient setting. Twelve children underwent outpatient bowel preparation (OPBP) prior to a variety of surgical procedures. The technique was well tolerated and consistently produced a well-prepared intestinal tract. This technique will decrease the overall cost of hospitalization, and it enhances patient and parental acceptance of mechanical bowel preparation.
Tuggle
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Department of Surgery, Children's Hospital of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City.
Perkins
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TA
Tunell
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WP
D004573:Electrolytes / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004733:Enema; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D010044:Outpatient Clinics, Hospital; D011092:Polyethylene Glycols / Q000008:administration & dosage; D011300:Preoperative Care; D012996:Solutions; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation
D004573:Electrolytes; C033608:Golytely; D012996:Solutions; D011092:Polyethylene Glycols