Split-dose preparation for colonoscopy increases adenoma detection rate: a randomised controlled trial in an organised screening programme

Objective

Although a split regimen of bowel preparation has been associated with higher levels of bowel cleansing, it is still uncertain whether it has a favourable effect on the adenoma detection rate (ADR). The present study was aimed at evaluating whether a split regimen was superior to the traditional ‘full-dose, day-before’ regimen in terms of ADR.

Design

In a multicentre, randomised, endoscopist-blinded study,...