Bowel preparation in CT colonography: electrolyte and renal function disturbances in the frail and elderly patient

Purpose Elderly patients are at increased risk of biochemical disturbances secondary to cathartic medications. This study investigates the renal function, electrolyte and clinical disturbances associated with CT colonography (CTC) with sodium picosulphate–magnesium citrate (SPS-MC) in a subgroup of frail, elderly patients.