M. Abdeldayem, Michael N Frempong, J. Waterman, Melanie Fuller, P. Haray
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Background Bowel preparation is crucial to undertake flexible sigmoidoscopy, as poor views of the bowel mucosa can result in an inadequate examination and the need for further investigations. Endoscopists develop personal preferences and patient tolerance and side effects also have an impact on the choice of the bowel preparation used. Endoscopy units also have different protocols which can be administered orally or rectally. Aim