Same-day colonoscopy preparation with Senna alkaloids and bisacodyl tablets:A pilot study

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AIM:To evaluate the efficacy of same-day bowel preparation with Senna alkaloids combined with bisacodyl tablets in routine colonoscopy procedures.METHODS:Between March and June 2013,a sameday bowel preparation was implemented in our endoscopy unit.The preparation consisted of a semi-liquid,fiber-free diet one day prior to the procedure,with two bisacodyl tablets after lunch and dinner,and 250 mL of Senna alkaloid with 1.5 L of drinking water at 6 am the day of the procedure.The quality control parameters of colonoscopy were evaluated and implemented according to the guidelines of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.The pre-procedure,duringprocedure and post-procedure patient data were collected and analyzed:(1) pre-procedure(age,gender,comorbid diseases,colonoscopy indications,complete lack of compliance with the bowel preparation protocol);(2) during-procedure(sedation dose,duration of colonoscopy,withdrawal time,cecal intubation rate,polyp detection rate,Boston Bowel Preparation Scores and presence of foam and clear liquid); and(3) postprocedure(visual analogue scale score,pain during the procedure,patient satisfaction and premature withdrawal due to the insufficient bowel preparation).RESULTS:A total of 75 patients were included in this study with a mean age of 54.64 ± 13.29 years; 53.3%(40/75) were female and 46.7%(35/75) were male.A complete lack of compliance with the bowel preparation protocol was seen in 6.7% of patients(5/75).The mean total duration of colonoscopy was 16.12 ± 6.51 min,and the mean withdrawal time was 8.89 ± 4.07 min.The cecal intubation rate was 93.8%(61/64) and the polyp detection rate was 40%(30/75).The mean Boston Bowel Preparation Score was 7.38 ± 1.81,with the following distribution:right colon,2.34 ± 0.89; transverse colon,2.52 ± 0.67; left colon,2.52 ± 0.63.The mean visual analogue scale score was 4.59 ± 1.57.Due to insufficient bowel preparation,seven patients(7/75; 9.3%) were asked to repeat the procedure.Of these,five patients had poor or modest compliance with the protocol,and two patients reported constipation.Premature withdrawal due to insufficient bowel preparation was 2.7%(2/75).The overall satisfaction with the protocol was 86.7%(65/75),with patients reporting they would prefer the same protocol in a repeat procedure.CONCLUSION:The same-day administration of Senna alkaloids appears to be a safe and effective bowel cleansing protocol for colonoscopy procedures.