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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.
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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.
20 Ιουλ 2020 · The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) currently recommends screening for colorectal cancer (which is often done with a colonoscopy) starting at age 50 and continuing until age 75. If you're not at an increased risk of colorectal cancer, you can expect a colonoscopy every 10 years.
The mean observation time was 730 days (range 34-1531 days). Figure 2 shows the cumulative incidence of overall survival. The survival rate at 12 mo was 92.1%, and at 24 mo was 88.2%.
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.
19 Ιουν 2020 · A recent study on complications within 7 days after colonoscopy showed that elderly individuals >75 are at higher risk for emergency department visits and unplanned hospitalizations compared with age ≤75 (Dig Dis Sci 2019;65:1964–1970).
2 Ιουν 2018 · The decision to perform colonoscopy in this population must take into account indication and yield, risks of the procedure and bowel preparation, physical fitness of the patient, potential alternative and the ability to consent.
