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20 Ιουλ 2020 · Colonoscopies are an important detection tool for colorectal cancer. While new research suggests colonoscopies can lead to an increased risk of complications in older adults, it’s best to talk to your doctor for personalized recommendations based on your individual risk and age. 5 Sources.
3 Ιαν 2020 · Colonoscopy and other invasive testing options are considered safe, but the risks of complications of the bowel preparation, the procedure, and sedation medications are all increased in older patients.
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.
2 Ιουν 2018 · This paper will examine the role of colonoscopy in very elderly patients for the non-endoscopist, in addition to exploring the particular risks in this population, the yield of colonoscopy, potential alternative investigations and a suggested pragmatic approach for the general physician.
Colonoscopy in the very elderly has lower efficacy for increasing life expectancy, and the benefits may be outweighed by increased risk. This is partially attributed to the fact that the elderly are more likely to die of other causes before dying from CRC.
17 Δεκ 2003 · Colonoscopy can be completed in over 97% of patients who are 80 years of age and older. The complication rate is low, and colonoscopy is not significantly more difficult than in younger patients. Colonoscopy should be the preferred method of colonic investigation in elderly patients.
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).
