Optimization Regimen of Bowel Preparation for Colonoscopy in Elderly Patients
10.3969/j.issn.1008-7125.2020.05.013
- VernacularTitle: 老年患者结肠镜检查前肠道准备优化方案
- Author:
Peng CHENG
1
Author Information
1. Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Aged;
Bowel Preparation;
Colonoscopy
- From:
Chinese Journal of Gastroenterology
2020;25(5):314-317
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
As the gold standard for the diagnosis and treatment of colorectal diseases, colonoscopy plays an important role in the screening of colorectal cancer. The quality of bowel preparation is the prerequisite for the success of colonoscopy. Elderly patients are at increased risk of complications during colonoscopy and bowel preparation. The risk-benefit balance of colonoscopy in elderly patients should be carefully considered. This article reviewed the optimization regimen of bowel preparation for colonoscopy in elderly patients.
