After the use of a number of varied purgation regimens for precolonoscopy preparation of the bowel and the use of X-Prep® liquid for the purgation phase in 500 patients with a very high success rate and low side effects, we have found that this preparation provides the best results, both for the patient and the endoscopist.
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