Novel Risk Score for 30-Day Adverse Events Following Colonoscopy in Older Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background/aims

Physicians are challenged with balancing benefits and risks of performing colonoscopies in older adults. We identified adverse event risk factors in this population and developed a predictive risk score for colonoscopy-related adverse events.

Methods

From August 2017 to August 2022, 8,154 patients aged ≥60 years who underwent screening or diagnostic colonoscopies were enrolled at Gangnam Severance Hospital. The primary outcome was 30-day adverse events, defined as emergency room visits or unplanned hospitalizations post-colonoscopy. The frailty index calculated via laboratory findings (FI-LAB) was derived from blood test results and vital signs. A risk score was developed and categorized to predict colonoscopy-related adverse events. Data from 9,154 colonosco

SUBMITTER: Kim MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12436062 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature