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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 · 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.
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 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.
15 Ιουν 2021 · His team found that the risk of dying from colorectal cancer was reduced by more than a third in people over age 75 who had been screened by colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy, compared with people in the same age group who did not undergo either of these screening tests.
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.
The Colorectal Cancer Risk Assessment Tool (CCRAT) is an interactive calculator that estimates a patient's risk of developing colorectal cancer (colon or rectal). Designed by scientists at the National Cancer Institute.
