Oka P, Ray M, Sidhu R. Small Bowel Bleeding: Clinical Diagnosis and Management in the Elderly.
Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 2023:1-8. [PMID:
37184832 DOI:
10.1080/17474124.2023.2214726]
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Abstract
INTRODUCTION
With the global increase in life expectancy, there is an increase in gastrointestinal presentations in the elderly. Small bowel bleeding (SBB) is a cause of significant morbidity in the elderly requiring multiple hospital visits, investigations and potentially expensive therapy.
AREAS COVERED
In this review we will outline the different modalities which are used for the diagnosis and management of SBB. We will also discuss the common causes of SBB in the elderly.
EXPERT OPINION
SBB in elderly has a significant impact on the quality of life of the elderly. Larger randomized studies in the elderly are urgently required to help guide clinicians on the best and most cost-effective treatment algorithm in this challenging cohort.
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