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Intra-abdominal Sepsis in Elderly Persons.

Yale D Podnos1, Juan Carlos Jimenez, Samuel E Wilson

  • 1Department of Surgery, University of California, Irvine Medical Center, Orange, CA, 92868, USA.

Clinical Infectious Diseases : an Official Publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America
|June 13, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Elderly patients have unique intra-abdominal infections due to aging. This review covers causes, presentations, and treatments for better outcomes in older adults.

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Surgical Infections

Background:

  • The aging population is increasing globally, with individuals over 65 comprising a significant demographic.
  • Physiological changes associated with aging alter disease presentation and outcomes in elderly patients.
  • Intra-abdominal infections in older adults often differ in cause and severity compared to younger populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the primary causes of intra-abdominal sepsis in elderly individuals.
  • To explain the distinct clinical presentations and prognoses observed in this age group.
  • To outline current treatment strategies for intra-abdominal infections in older patients.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of major causes of intra-abdominal sepsis in the elderly.

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  • Analysis of age-related physiological changes impacting infection.
  • Comparative review of presentation, prognosis, and treatment.

    • Main Results:

    • Elderly patients exhibit different infection sites and often present with subtle symptoms and prolonged histories.
    • Intra-abdominal infections in this demographic are associated with increased severity and poorer prognoses.
    • Etiologies, clinical manifestations, and therapeutic approaches vary significantly with age.

    Conclusions:

    • Understanding age-specific factors is crucial for diagnosing and managing intra-abdominal infections in the elderly.
    • Tailored treatment strategies are necessary to improve outcomes for older patients with these conditions.
    • Further research into geriatric-specific abdominal sepsis is warranted.