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[Pseudomembranous colitis in the elderly. Two case reports].

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  • 1Unidad de Medicina Intensiva, Hospital de Navarra, Pamplona.

Revista De Medicina De La Universidad De Navarra
|January 1, 1989
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Pseudomembranous colitis can easily develop in elderly individuals with multiple organ failures. Diarrhea in older adults warrants systematic investigation, even if symptoms appear straightforward.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Geriatrics
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Pseudomembranous colitis (PMC) is a significant cause of infectious diarrhea.
  • Elderly patients with multi-systemic failure present unique challenges in diagnosis and management.

Observation:

  • Two elderly patients with renal, respiratory, and cardiac failure developed PMC.
  • Clinical presentation, physiopathological hypotheses, and therapeutic approaches were detailed.

Findings:

  • Elderly individuals are susceptible to PMC due to compromised vascularization.
  • Diarrhea in advanced age requires a systematic diagnostic approach, regardless of apparent simplicity.

Implications:

  • Highlights the increased risk of PMC in the elderly with comorbidities.

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  • Emphasizes the importance of thorough diarrhea evaluation in geriatric patients to ensure timely diagnosis and treatment.