| Topic: | digestive diseases (dd) |
| Title: | Gourmet Colon Prep. |
| Author: | McCray, S.; Balaban, D.H. |
| Source: | Practical Gastroenterology. 31(11): 41-42, 47-57. November 2007. |
| Abstract: | This article reviews the current diet regimens used during bowel preparation for colonoscopy and offers suggestions for dietary measures that may make the bowel preparation more tolerable and thus ultimately more successful. The authors summarize selected commercially available colonoscopy preparations and their accompanying manufacturer diet and liquid recommendations. The authors review clinical trials addressing some alternative regimens for bowel preparation. Specific topics include the clear liquid diet, the use of lactose-free, fiber-free nutritional supplements, low-residue diet options, sample menus, preparations for patients who have an ileostomy or jejunostomy, and tips for improving acceptability. The authors conclude that liberalizing the preprocedure diet may not only decrease hunger during the preparation period but can also decrease the patient’s dread of such a long period without food. Emphasizing the importance of adequate fluid intake to prevent dehydration is valuable, and providing a variety of options for the liquid diet may be helpful. 11 tables. 13 references. |
| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English. |
| Major Keywords: | Digestive System Diseases. Colonoscopy. Preoperative Care. Diet Therapy. Patient Care Management. |
| Minor Keywords: | Dietary Fiber. Meal Planning. Nutrition. Fluids. Patient Education. Screening. Patient Compliance. |
| Publication Number: | DDJA13083 |
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