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Endoscopy in the Elderly

2012; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Volume: 107; Issue: 10 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1038/ajg.2012.246

1572-0241

Anne C. Travis, Daniel Pievsky, John R. Saltzman,

Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes

With increasing age, the incidence of both benign and malignant gastrointestinal (GI) disease rises. Endoscopic procedures are commonly performed in elderly and very elderly patients to diagnose and treat GI disorders. There are a number of issues to contemplate when considering performing an endoscopic procedure in an elderly patient, including the anticipated benefits of endoscopy as well as the increased risks associated with procedural sedation and some endoscopic procedures. This review will focus on the yield and safety of endoscopic procedures in older adults.