TABLE 7.
Randomized comparisons of bowel preparations for colonoscopy in children
| Reference | n | Preparation | Efficacy | Tolerability and acceptability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gremse et al (92) | 34 | NaP
PEG |
NaP > PEG | NaP > PEG |
| da Silva et al (93) | 29 | NaP
PEG |
Not reported | NaP > PEG |
| Dahshan et al (95) | 70 | PEG
Mg-citrate Bisacodyl + enema |
PEG > Mg-citrate > bisacodyl + enema | Mg-citrate = bisacodyl + enema > PEG |
| El-Baba et al (96) | 62 | NaP
Mg-citrate + bisacodyl + diet kit |
Mg-citrate + bisacodyl + diet kit > NaP | Mg-citrate + bisacodyl + diet kit > NaP |
| Pinfield and Stringer (97) | 66 | PSMC
Bisacodyl + enema |
PSMC > bisacodyl + enema | PSMC > bisacodyl + enema |
Mg-citrate Magnesium citrate; NaP Sodium phosphate; PEG Polyethylene glycol; PSMC Sodium picosulphate plus Mg-citrate