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Is anaemia a correct indication to colonoscopy in elderly patients?

April 26, 2017anaemia Colonoscopy elderly indication Patients

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Is anaemia a correct indication to colonoscopy in elderly patients?

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Anaemia and hematochezia are common symptoms in patients (pts) aged 70 years or older. Colonoscopy is strongly recommended in these elderly pts to investigate an underlying disease. Our study evaluates role, safety and utility of colonoscopy in pts aged 70 years or older with anaemia and/or hematochezia.