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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 21, 2022; 28(31): 4463-4466
Published online Aug 21, 2022. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v28.i31.4463
Evidence-based considerations on bowel preparation for colonoscopy
Konstantinos Argyriou, Adolfo Parra-Blanco
Konstantinos Argyriou, Department of Gastroenterology, University Hospital of Larisa, Larisa GR41334, Greece
Adolfo Parra-Blanco, Department of Gastroenterology, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham NG51PB, United Kingdom
Author contributions: Argyriou K and Parra-Blanco A designed and performed the research; Argyriou K wrote this comment; Parra-Blanco A revised the manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Konstantinos Argyriou, MD, MSc, PhD, Academic Research, Consultant Physician-Scientist, Department of Gastroenterology, University Hospital of Larisa, Mezourlo, Larisa GR41334, Greece. kosnar2@doctors.org.uk
Received: December 20, 2021
Peer-review started: December 20, 2021
First decision: March 10, 2022
Revised: March 26, 2022
Accepted: July 24, 2022
Article in press: July 24, 2022
Published online: August 21, 2022
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Colonoscopy is the gold standard investigation for the detection and treatment of colorectal neoplasia. The effectiveness and safety of the procedure mainly depends on the quality of bowel preparation (BP). Although international guidelines underline methods to ensure adequate BP, inadequate BP occurs in approximately one-third of the colonoscopies. The search for an ideal regimen to improve BP remains. The article by the authors addressed this issue successfully, but we detected several minor issues. Therefore, we would like to share our views and opinions on this interesting review.