Comparison of a locally prepared polyethylene glycol electrolyte lavage solution with the standard three day procedure for pediatric preoperative bowel preparation
Philippine Journal of Surgical Specialties
; : 21-24, 1993.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
The use of a locally prepared polyethylene glycol electrolyte lavage solution (PEG-ELS) for preoperative bowel preparation of pediatric patients undergoing colostomy/ileostomy closure was compared with a standard three day regimen.Twenty-three patients were randomly assigned to either PEG-ELS or a standard three day bowel preparation, For both groups,? there were no significant differences in the changes in the pre and post-prep body weights, hematocrit, and serum electrolytes.Patients did not exhibit? abdominal cramps nor vomiting with either preparation. Intra-operative assessment showed adequate cleansing of bowels in both procedures. Postoperative complications were?not related to the preparations.? This study shows that using a locally prepared polyethylene glycol?electrolye lavage solution may be an excellent alternative to the standard?three day bowel preparation in pediatric patients.
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Main subject:
Polyethylene Glycols
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Postoperative Complications
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Vomiting
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Colostomy
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Ileostomy
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Cathartics
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Colic
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Hematocrit
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Therapeutic Irrigation
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Philippine Journal of Surgical Specialties
Year:
1993
Document type:
Article