A Predictive Score Identifies Patients With Inadequate Bowel Preparation for Colonoscopy

The same-day preparation method was used as previously reported. Briefly, all patients were instructed to have a regular diet for breakfast and lunch, but only clear liquids for dinner on the day before the colonoscopy. They were asked to drink two bags of PEG-ELP (polyethylene glycol electrolyte powder) dissolved in 2 L of water, or 45 mL of sodium phosphate be diluted in 240 mL of cool water follow with at least 1.5 L of water at 05:00-06:00 h within 2 h on the day of colonoscopy. Patients were encouraged to drink more clear liquids after purgatives for adequate hydration before colonoscopy.