title: A randomized study of two preparations for large bowel radiology.
abstract: A randomized study was carried out in 195 out-patients, due to undergo large bowel radiological examination, to compare the efficacy, patient acceptance and incidence of side-effects of a commercially-available bowel evacuant kit (magnesium citrate oral solution, phenolphthalein tablets and a bisacodyl suppository) and castor oil with enemas. Overall evaluation by a radiologist of large bowel preparation, based on post-barium evacuation X-rays, was satisfactory in more than 98% of patients while bowel cleanliness, as determined by the ability to detect a 1 cm lesion, was adequate in 95% of patients using either preparation. Patient acceptance was in favour of the commercial preparation in that fewer patients using it found the procedure uncomfortable or indicated a preference for another evacuant than did those prepared with castor oil and enemas.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002368:Castor Oil / Q000009:adverse effects; D002400:Cathartics / Q000009:adverse effects; D003106:Colon / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D004733:Enema; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011292:Premedication; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011859:Radiography; D011897:Random Allocation
chemical_list: D002400:Cathartics; D002368:Castor Oil