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- Title
Colonoscopy in octogenarians: a prospective outpatient study.
- Authors
Lukens, Frank J; Loeb, David S; Machicao, Victor I; Achem, Sami R; Picco, Michael F
- Abstract
The number of octogenarians (age > or =80 yr) referred for colonoscopy is increasing. Reported success rates regarding colonoscopy completion and adequacy of colonic preparation are poor overall in this group. This may be the result of age-related differences or biases due to retrospective data. The aims of this study were to prospectively determine differences between octogenarians and nonoctogenarians in adequacy of colonic preparation, success in completing colonoscopy, and complications of conscious sedation.
- Publication
The American journal of gastroenterology, 2002, Vol 97, Issue 7, p1722
- ISSN
0002-9270
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1572-0241.2002.05832.x