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A colonoscopy, or bowel prep, flushes solid foods and waste material from the gastrointestinal tract. One to three days prior to undergoing a colonoscopy, a patient adheres to a strict liquid diet. The patient might also be required to use an enema or laxative the night before the procedure.
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National Digestive Diseases Information Clearing House: Colonoscopy
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