Colonoscopy utilization and outcomes in older adults: Data from the New Hampshire Colonoscopy Registry.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Colonoscopy is frequently performed in older adults, yet data on current use, and clinical outcomes of and follow-up recommendations after colonoscopy in older adults are lacking.

Methods

This was an observational study using the New Hampshire Colonoscopy Registry of adults age ≥65 years undergoing colonoscopy for screening, surveillance of prior polyps, or evaluation of symptoms. The main outcomes were clinical findings of polyps and colorectal cancer and recommendations for future colonoscopy by age.

Results

Between 2009 and 2019, there were 42,611 colonoscopies, of which 17,527 (41%) were screening, 19,025 (45%) surveillance, and 6059 (14%) for the evaluation of symptoms. Mean age was 71.1 years (SD 5.0), and 49.3% were male. The finding of colorectal ca

SUBMITTER: Calderwood AH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8904292 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature