Randomized controlled trial of 3 days fasting and oral senna, combined with mannitol and simethicone, before capsule endoscopy.

Background And Study Aims: The approach to small bowel preparation before capsule endoscopy (CE) is still suboptimal.

Patients And Methods: One hundred eighty patients were randomly allocated to 3 groups. Patients in Group A took 250 mL 20% mannitol and 1 L 0.