Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology : the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association
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Clin. Gastroenterol. Hepatol. · Jan 2016
Risks and Benefits of Colonoscopy in Patients 90 Years or Older, Compared With Younger Patients.
Although the numbers of medical procedures performed on extremely elderly patients (90 years or older, nonagenarians) are increasing, there are no data on the performance, diagnostic yield, or safety of colonoscopy for these patients. We compared the performance and safety of diagnostic colonoscopy, as well as lesions detected, in nonagenarians with patients who were 75 to 79 years old. ⋯ In patients 90 years or older, diagnostic colonoscopy is associated with increased risk for incomplete procedure, inadequate bowel preparation, and adverse events. However, a large proportion of patients are found to have advanced neoplasia and cancer, compared with patients 75 to 79 years old.
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Clin. Gastroenterol. Hepatol. · Jan 2016
Features of Patients With Crohn's Disease and Hidradenitis Suppurativa.
There have been reports of an association between Crohn's disease and hidradenitis suppurativa, a chronic, relapsing, inflammatory condition of the skin. We investigated features of hidradenitis suppurativa in patients with Crohn's disease by analyzing clinical data and performing a literature review. ⋯ Crohn's disease and hidradenitis suppurativa are severe inflammatory conditions that can develop in the same patient. They frequently require increased medical and surgical therapy.