Carolyn Barber, MD on Nostr: It appears that a clear liquid diet prior to colonoscopy is unnecessary. "It is time ...
It appears that a clear liquid diet prior to colonoscopy is unnecessary.
"It is time to follow the science and let our patients eat."
Not one of 13 RCTs found that a clear liquid diet cleaned out the colon better than a low-residue diet (that included some solids.) Pts preferred the latter!
"The diet on the day before a colonoscopy may include: cheese, eggs, 1/2
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