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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Jan 10, 2016; 8(1): 4-12
Published online Jan 10, 2016. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v8.i1.4
Published online Jan 10, 2016. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v8.i1.4
Bowel cleansing before colonoscopy: Balancing efficacy, safety, cost and patient tolerance
Nicole M Harrison, Department of Medicine, Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060, United States
Michael C Hjelkrem, Department of Gastroenterology, Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060, United States
Author contributions: Harrison NM and Hjelkrem MC contributed solely to this paper.
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Correspondence to: Michael C Hjelkrem, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, 9300 DeWitt Loop, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060, United States. mhjelkrem@yahoo.com
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Received: June 23, 2015
Peer-review started: June 24, 2015
First decision: August 25, 2015
Revised: September 15, 2015
Accepted: November 10, 2015
Article in press: November 11, 2015
Published online: January 10, 2016
Peer-review started: June 24, 2015
First decision: August 25, 2015
Revised: September 15, 2015
Accepted: November 10, 2015
Article in press: November 11, 2015
Published online: January 10, 2016
Core Tip
Core tip: Improvements in efficacy and tolerability of bowel preparation include new formulations that are more tolerable to patients without sacrificing efficacy or safety, and a better understanding of the ideal timing of bowel preparation administration.