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| Category |
Gastroenterology & Hepatology |
| Manuscript Type |
Editorial |
| Article Title |
Performing colonoscopy in elderly and very elderly patients: Risks, costs and benefits
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| Manuscript Source |
Invited Manuscript |
| All Author List |
Otto S Lin |
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| Corresponding Author |
Otto S Lin, MD, MSc, Gastroenterology Division, University of Washington School of Medicine, C3-Gas, 1100 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101, United States. otto.lin@vmmc.org |
| Key Words |
Colonoscopy; Elderly; Colon polyp; Colon cancer; Screening; Surveillance; Complications; Yield; Bowel preparation |
| Core Tip |
Although colonoscopic yield increases with age, the potential benefits in elderly patients decrease because of shorter life expectancy and more frequent comorbidities. Colonoscopy in very elderly patients carries a greater risk of complications and morbidity than in younger patients. Thus, colonoscopy in elderly patients should be performed only after careful consideration of potential benefits, risks and patient preferences. |
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2014-06-16 15:27 |
| Citation |
Lin OS. Performing colonoscopy in elderly and very elderly patients: Risks, costs and benefits. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2014; 6(6): 220-226 |
| URL |
http://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5190/full/v6/i6/220.htm |
| DOI |
http://dx.doi.org/10.4253/wjge.v6.i6.220 |
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