Publication Name	World Journal of Gastroenterology
Manuscript ID	13128
Country	Lebanon

Received	2014-08-07 08:43
Peer-Review Started	2014-08-08 09:09
To Make the First Decision	2014-08-27 19:12
Return for Revision	2014-08-28 10:02
Revised	2014-09-30 00:00
Second Decision	2014-11-10 16:35
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2014-11-19 09:26
Articles in Press	2014-11-19 09:43
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Edit the Manuscript by Language Editor
Typeset the Manuscript	2015-01-27 15:16
Publish the Manuscript Online	2015-02-11 17:56

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Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Clinical Trials Study
Article Title	Split-dose menthol-enhanced PEG vs PEG-ascorbic acid for colonoscopy preparation
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Ala I Sharara, Ali H Harb, Fayez S Sarkis, Jean M Chalhoub, Rami Badreddine, Fadi H Mourad, Mahmoud Othman and Omar Masri
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Ala I Sharara, MD, FACG, AGAF. Professor, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Riad El Solh, 11-0236/16-B Beirut, Lebanon. as08@aub.edu.lb
Key Words	Colonoscopy; Bowel preparation; Efficacy; Tolerability; Menthol
Core Tip	Colon preparations are generally poorly tolerated. As a result, suboptimal bowel preparation can occur in as many as 25%-40% of cases. Volume and palatability of the purgative are important determinants of tolerability and adherence and, consequently of efficacy. In this randomized controlled trial, we investigate the efficacy and palatability of two colonic preparations (4 L PEG + menthol candy vs 2 L ascorbic acid supplemented -PEG) given as split-dose and with minimal dietary restrictions. Both preparations were similarly effective at achieving adequate colon preparation but 4 L PEG + M had superior palatability and tolerability and was associated with more excellent ratings.
Publish Date	2015-02-11 17:56
Citation	Sharara AI, Harb AH, Sarkis FS, Chalhoub JM, Badreddine R, Mourad FH, Othman M, Masri O. Split-dose menthol-enhanced PEG vs PEG-ascorbic acid for colonoscopy preparation. World J Gastroenterol 2015; 21(6): 1938-1944
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v21/i6/1938.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v21.i6.1938

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