[Prospective randomized single-blind trial comparing oral sodium phosphate with polyethylene glycol for colonoscopy preparation].
OBJECTIVE
The aim of this prospective, randomized, study performed in 60 outpatients was to compare 2 precolonoscopy bowel preparations: oral sodium phosphate (NaP) versus standard polyethylene glycol-based lavage solution (PEG). None of the patients met any of NaP exclusion criteria. All patients were prepared on the day prior to colonoscopy. A patient-questionnaire and measure of serum electrolytes (calcium, phosphate, sodium, potassium), pulse and blood pressure were used to assess tolerance and acceptability of the preparation. The quality of colon cleansing was judged by blinded endoscopists.


RESULTS
Patient's tolerance to NaP was superior to PEG: NaP preparation was easier to drink and feelings of abdominal plenitude occurred in a smaller proportion of patients. A potassium decrease, a sodium increase and hyperphosphatemia were observed in the NaP group but without clinical events. PEG preparation seemed to allow a better cleansing ability compared with NaP but this difference was not statistically significant.


CONCLUSIONS
NaP solution was better tolerated and accepted by patients. Colonic preparation quality compared to PEG is still to be discussed depending on the intake schedule. A biochemical data check seems necessary on account of significant serum electrolytes changes induced by NaP preparation.
Service d'Hépato-Gastroentérologie, Hôpital de la Croix-Rousse, CHU, Lyon.
M G
MG
Lapalus
J L
JL
Gaudin
T
T
Lemkecher
J C
JC
Souquet
F
F
Wendehenne
C
C
Peltrault
F
F
Pontette
M
M
Pillon
J M
JM
Monier
O
O
Dumont
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003113:Colonoscopy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010710:Phosphates / Q000009:adverse effects; D011092:Polyethylene Glycols / Q000009:adverse effects; D011300:Preoperative Care; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012996:Solutions
D010710:Phosphates; D012996:Solutions; D011092:Polyethylene Glycols; C018279:sodium phosphate