Quality of bowel preparation in patients with inflammatory bowel disease undergoing colonoscopy: What factors to consider?

Figure 2 Colonic lavage process. A nozzle is inserted approximately 2.54 cm into the rectum of the patient on a disinfected stand. According to the gravity gradient, a direct flow of water is dispensed from the nozzle at the rigidly controlled temperature of 37-39 °C, with immediate termination of the procedure if this temperature is exceeded. The water flow makes the stool soft, facilitating its dissolution and elimination. The procedure is generally complete within an hour, and the patient can subsequently undergo an endoscopic examination.