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OBJECTIVE
To compare results of double balloon enteroscopy (DBE) procedures in pediatric and adult patients.
METHODS
The medical files of patients who underwent DBE at Gazi University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey between 2009 and 2011 were examined retrospectively. Adult and pediatric patients
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional bowel disorder characterized by abdominal pain or discomfort and abnormal defecation. Polycarbophil calcium, a water-absorbing polymer, is expected to improve stool consistency. Polycarbophil calcium decalcified under the acidic condition and then
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the most effective way of cleansing the colon lumen for double contrast colon enema with a single preparation at osmotic effect.
METHODS
We examined 80 patients (age range: 29-84 years) and divided them into two groups. Group 1: patients (no. 41) were prepared with the
Background and aim: The aim of this study was to compare the quality and tolerability of bowel preparation using split high-doses of sennosides versus split-dose polyethylene glycol (PEG).
Methods: In this prospective, randomized,
BACKGROUND
This study was to compare the effect of a stimulant laxative alone and in combination with traditional Japanese medicine Daikenchuto (TJ-100) in improving stool frequency and in alleviating bloating and abdominal pain in patients with chronic constipation.
METHODS
Twenty-two patients with