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20 Ιουλ 2020 · Less than 4% of adults who undergo a colonoscopy experience complications, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open in June. But that number is higher in older adults, especially those with underlying health conditions.
3 Ιαν 2020 · Learning Objectives: On completion of this article, you should be able to (1) recognize the risk of colorectal cancer in the elderly, (2) determine when to stop screening for colorectal cancer in the elderly, and (3) explain the difference in the risks and benefits of the available colorectal cancer screening modalities.
Colonoscopy in very elderly patients (over 80 years of age) carries a greater risk of complications, adverse events and morbidity than in younger patients, and is associated with lower completion rates and higher chance of poor bowel preparation.
4 Απρ 2023 · A large share of screening colonoscopies in adults over age 75 years were performed on individuals with a limited life expectancy, a group that stands to benefit little and carries a greater...
3 Οκτ 2024 · Doctors only recommend colonoscopies for seniors aged 76 to 85 on a case-by-case basis, due to the higher risks involved for seniors. If a colonoscopy is needed, seniors should properly prep for the procedure to ensure a safe and successful screening.
8 Δεκ 2020 · Colonoscopy risks for older adults Because colon cancer grows slowly, colonoscopies aren’t always recommended for people who are older than 75 and have medical problems that put them at...
Colonoscopy-associated risks can be mitigated in older patients by conducting thorough medication review, coordinating with the prescribing provider, educating the patient about bowel preparation, adjusting sedation, and using endoscopic techniques that minimize perforation and bleed risk.
