Abstract
Background: Although colonoscopy preparation may cause symptom flares in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC), little is known about the standard preparation regimen in this population. Aim: We aimed to compare 4L polyethylene glycol (4L-PEG) with 2L polyethylene glycol plus ascorbic acid (2L-PEG-Asc) in quiescent UC patients. Methods: Patients with inactive UC undergoing colonoscopy for surveillance or checkup of mucosal healing were prospectively enrolled at 5 tertiary hospitals. They were randomly assigned to 4L-PEG and 2L-PEG-Asc groups. The Boston Bowel Preparation Scale (BBPS) was used for the preparation quality. Symptoms were assessed using the Simple Clinical Colitis Activity Index (SCCAI) before colonoscopy, at 1 and 4 weeks after the procedure. Results: Overall, 109 patients were included in the study (4L-PEG group 53, 2L-PEG-Asc group 56, the mean age at diagnosis 42.25 years, male 77). The quality of preparation was comparable between the groups (BBPS ≥ 6, 96.2 vs. 92.9%, p = 0.679). Although 26 patients (23.8%) had increased SCCAI scores within 4 weeks after colonoscopy, resulting in a medication dose-up or add-on in 3 patients (2.7%), the rise in scores was not different between the groups. No serious adverse events during preparation were observed in either group. However, the 2L-PEG-Asc group was more likely to be willing to repeat the preparation with the same agent than the 4L-PEG group (82.1 vs. 64.2%, respectively, p = 0.034). Conclusion: PEG-based regimens with different volumes are equally effective and safe in inactive UC patients. 2L-PEG-Asc is more acceptable in this population as indicated by the willingness for further usage.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2489-2497 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Digestive Diseases and Sciences |
Volume | 62 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Sep 2017 |
Keywords
- Colonoscopy
- Polyethylene glycol
- Preparation
- Ulcerative colitis