Small Bowel Cleansing Prior to Video Capsule Endoscopy Examination

Small Bowel Cleansing Prior to Video Capsule Endoscopy Examination: a Randomized, Blinded, Controlled Trial

There remains debate regarding whether small bowel cleansing is required prior to video capsule endoscopy, and if so, which method is best. This study prospectively tests cleansing with no preparation, preparation with picosalax, and preparation with polyethylene glycol.

Inclusion Criteria:

• patients undergoing VCE.

Exclusion Criteria:

• bowel obstruction or ileus;
• known stricture or fistula;
• previous small bowel surgery;
• severe gastroparesis or motility disorder
• renal impairment (serum creatinine over normal range within three months of study);
• congestive heart failure;
• cirrhosis;
• implanted cardiac pacemaker or defibrillator or other electromedical device;
• pregnancy.