Randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial evaluating simethicone pretreatment with bowel preparation during colonoscopy

201913 citationsJournal Articlehybrid Open Access

Authors

Mohit Rishi · University of Nevada, Reno

Jaskarin Kaur · American International Medical University

Mark B. Ulanja · University of Nevada, Reno

Nicholas T. Manasewitsch · University of Nevada, Reno

Molly K. Svendsen · University of Nevada, Reno

Abubaker Abdalla · University of Nevada, Reno

Shashank Vemala

Abstract

The addition of simethicone to bowel preparation is well advised for its anti-foaming properties. The results of this study suggest that addition of oral simethicone can improve bowel wall visibility.

Topics & Keywords

Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection Mycobacterium research and diagnosis Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Volume 11, Issue 6, pp. 413-423

DOI: 10.4253/wjge.v11.i6.413

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