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World J Gastrointest Pharmacol Ther. May 6, 2014; 5(2): 50-54
Published online May 6, 2014. doi: 10.4292/wjgpt.v5.i2.50
Published online May 6, 2014. doi: 10.4292/wjgpt.v5.i2.50
Colonoscopy preparation-induced disorders in renal function and electrolytes
Matilda Florentin, George Liamis, Moses S Elisaf, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Ioannina, 45110 Ioannina, Greece
Author contributions: All the authors contributed to this manuscript.
Correspondence to: Moses S Elisaf, MD, FASA, FRSH, Professor of Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Ioannina, Ipiros, 45110 Ioannina, Greece. egepi@cc.uoi.gr
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Received: November 18, 2013
Revised: February 19, 2014
Accepted: April 16, 2014
Published online: May 6, 2014
Processing time: 186 Days and 11.8 Hours
Revised: February 19, 2014
Accepted: April 16, 2014
Published online: May 6, 2014
Processing time: 186 Days and 11.8 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: Despite the important diagnostic and clinical utility of colonoscopy, serious electrolyte disorders and impaired kidney function have been observed with the agents used for bowel cleansing. The aim of this paper is to present these complications and discuss their prevention and management.