Indications for and diagnostic yield of capsule endoscopy in the elderly

The growing elderly population and wide use of capsule endoscopy have led to a higher number of procedures in those patients. The aim of the present study was to assess the usefulness of capsule endoscopy in older patients. All consecutive patients undergoing capsule endoscopy at our center within t...

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Published in:Revista de Gastroenterología de México (English Edition) 2018-07, Vol.83 (3), p.238-244
Main Authors: Pérez-Cuadrado-Robles, E., Zamora-Nava, L.E., Jiménez-García, V.A., Pérez-Cuadrado-Martínez, E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ancianos
Capsule endoscopy
Elderly
Endoscopia por cápsula
Intestino delgado
Obscure gastrointestinal bleeding
Older patients
Pacientes mayores
Sangrado gastrointestinal de origen oscuro
Small bowel
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Summary:The growing elderly population and wide use of capsule endoscopy have led to a higher number of procedures in those patients. The aim of the present study was to assess the usefulness of capsule endoscopy in older patients. All consecutive patients undergoing capsule endoscopy at our center within the time frame of 2004-2016 were classified as older (≥75 years of age) and younger. Findings and diagnostic yield were comparatively assessed. Of 2311 patients (mean age: 59.5 ± 19.23 years, 44.48% male), 648 were in the older group and 1663 in the younger group. Gastric transit time was shorter in the older patients (p=0.001), whereas small bowel transit time was shorter in the younger patients (p
ISSN:2255-534X
2255-534X
DOI:10.1016/j.rgmxen.2017.08.009