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Copyright ©2010 Baishideng.
World J Gastrointest Endosc. Jul 16, 2010; 2(7): 263-267
Published online Jul 16, 2010. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v2.i7.263
Table 1 Modified Ottawa bowel preparation scale
ScoreDefinition
1-excellentSmall volume of clear liquid or great than 95% of the colonic mucosal surface seen
2-goodLarge volume of clear liquid covering 5%-25% of the surface, but greater than 90% of surface seen
3-fairSome semisolid stool that could be suctioned or washed away, but great than 90% of surface seen
4-poorSemisolid stool that could not be suctioned or washed away but great than 90% of the surface seen
5-inadequateSolid stool obscuring mucosal detail and contour despite aggressive washing and suctioning; repeat preparation and colonoscopy needed