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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.
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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.
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.
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 differ- ence in the risks and benefits of the available colorectal cancer screening
2 Ιουν 2018 · This paper is aimed at the general physician and examines the role of colonoscopy in very elderly patients by exploring the particular risks in this population, the yield of colonoscopy and potential alternative investigations. Sources of data. Original research and review articles were identified through selective PubMed searches.
19 Ιουν 2020 · Patients aged 75–89 who received surveillance colonoscopy had a significantly lower risk of adenocarcinoma (P < .0001) and higher risk of advanced lesions (P < .0001–.009) compared with patients who underwent screening and diagnostic colonoscopies.
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.
