SUMMARYBackground: Capsule endoscopy can identify lesions of the small bowel that cannot be detected by other techniques. In addition to patient safety, quality of care and cost-efficiency, good preparation is an important factor for good visualization. Aim: To evaluate the efficacy of oral sodium phosphate preparation. Methods: Forty-six consecutive patients scheduled for capsule endoscopy in two medical centres. The patients treated in Dallas were prepared by 12 h fasting (group A), and those treated in Israel were also asked to drink 45 mL of sodium phosphate with

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