Bowel Preparation for Colonoscopy: A Comparative Cost - Effective Analysis of Traditional Per OS Purgatory Prep V ersus a Novel Method Using High - Volume Colonic Water Irrigation
Year: 2017
Type: article
Abstract: Objectives: Colonoscopy remains the cornerstone for colorectal screening as well as the diagnostic test of choice for positive screening tests or to further investigate the underlying etiology for various symptoms.The efficacy of colonoscopy hinges on an adequate preparation.Unfortunately, upwards of ¼ of colonoscopies performed have an inadequate prep.The economic burden, considering both indirect and direct costs, of an inadequate bowel preparation remains unknown.Recently a novel method of bowel preparation for colonoscopy has been made available using a FDAcleared high volume rectal irrigation device.The aim of this study is to perform a cost-effective analysis of high volume rectal water irrigation bowel preparation for colonoscopy and compare it to traditional preparations taking into account all direct and indirect costs.
Author: David A Johnson
Institution: Eastern Virginia Medical School
Language: English
Subfield: Oncology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2897001341