The indications, utilization and safety of gastrointestinal endoscopy in an extremely elderly patient cohort

In developed nations, increasing proportions of the population now reach advanced age. Physicians may be reluctant to refer such patients for non-critical diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, on the basis of perceived diminution of tolerance, safety and substantive benefits in these patients. W...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Endoscopy 2001-07, Vol.33 (7), p.580-584
Hauptverfasser:	CLARKE, G. A, JACOBSON, B. C, HAMMETT, R. J, CARR-LOCKE, D. L
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Aged, 80 and over Biological and medical sciences Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde Colonoscopy Digestive system. Abdomen Endoscopy Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal Female Gastroscopy Humans Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects) Male Medical sciences
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