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Lower gastrointestinal bleeding in the elderly.

Maxwell M Chait1

  • 1Maxwell M Chait, The Hartsdale Medical Group, 180 East Hartsdale Avenue, Hartsdale, New York, NY 10530, United States.

World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
|December 17, 2010
PubMed
Summary

Lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) is a significant health concern in older adults, increasing with age. Prompt evaluation and management, particularly colonoscopy, lead to successful outcomes in most elderly patients.

Keywords:
Colonic bleedingColonic hemorrhageElderlyLower gastrointestinal bleedingLower gastrointestinal tract hemorrhage

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Geriatrics
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) is a major cause of illness and death globally in the elderly.
  • LGIB incidence rises with age, linked to varied gastrointestinal diseases, comorbidities, and polypharmacy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the evaluation and management of lower gastrointestinal bleeding in the elderly.
  • To highlight colonoscopy as the primary diagnostic and therapeutic tool for LGIB in this demographic.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical status, hemorrhage severity, and patient comorbidities guide evaluation and treatment.
  • Age-related impairments (visual, auditory, cognitive) can complicate patient management.

Main Results:

  • LGIB can range from chronic and mild to severe and life-threatening.
  • Endoscopic, radiologic, or surgical interventions may be necessary for severe bleeding.

Conclusions:

  • Colonoscopy is the preferred method for LGIB evaluation and treatment in elderly patients.
  • Appropriate management ensures successful outcomes for the majority of elderly individuals experiencing LGIB.