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5 maj 2010 · Lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) is a significant worldwide cause of morbidity and mortality in the elderly. The incidence of LGIB increases with age and is more common in men than women. There are worldwide regional differences in the causes of LGIB.
7 gru 2023 · Rectal bleeding may occur for many reasons. Common causes of rectal bleeding include: Anal fissure (a small tear in the lining of the anal canal) Constipation; Hard stools; Hemorrhoids (swollen and inflamed veins in your anus or rectum) Less common causes of rectal bleeding include:
1 kwi 2008 · More than 1% of people aged 80 years and older are hospitalized each year because of gastrointestinal bleeding. 1 Gastrointestinal bleeding in such elderly people can originate from lesions...
Lower gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a significant cause of increased morbidity and mortality in the elderly. The incidence of lower GI bleeding increases with age, with a greater than 200-fold increase from the third to the ninth decade of life.
15 sie 2012 · The causes of lower gastrointestinal bleeding in older adults may be anatomic, vascular, inflammatory, neoplastic or iatrogenic.
29 sie 2020 · Principles and Practice of Geriatric Surgery. Hadley K. Wesson & Michael E. Zenilman. 571 Accesses. Abstract. This chapter will discuss common causes, clinical assessment, and the medical and surgical management of lower gastrointestinal bleeding in the elderly.
Gastrointestinal bleeding is a problem encountered frequently in the elderly. This article reviews its diagnosis and management, focusing on issues particularly relevant in geriatric care.
