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This research aims to update the consensus recommendations for bowel preparation in colonoscopy to enhance patient tolerance and efficacy.

Optimizing bowel preparation for colonoscopy: Updated consensus recommendations

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Consensus updates simplify dietary restrictions and optimize bowel preparation for improved colonoscopy outcomes.

This research aims to update the consensus recommendations for bowel preparation in colonoscopy to enhance patient tolerance and efficacy.
Review and update previous guidelines from 2014.
Assess dietary restrictions and dosage regimens.
Evaluate the benefits of split-dose administration and adjunct use of oral simethicone.
Simplified dietary restrictions for low-risk patients.
Recommendation of 2-L regimens over 4-L for better tolerability.
Universal recommendation for split-dose bowel preparation.

Kawas et al. (2026) studied this question.

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