Publicação
Inflammatory bowel disease in the elderly : a review of the literature
| Resumo: | The aging of the population makes the problematic of inflammatory bowel disease in the elderly of increasing concern. The complexity of this age group, with its comorbidities, changing physiology and functional status, risk of polypharmacy and adverse effects, presents the caring physician with unique challenges in the management of this chronic condition. Current therapeutic algorithms may not be applicable in the elderly population and require modifications that account for age. This review examines what is already known about inflammatory bowel disease in the elderly and highlights existing gaps in understanding that require further investigation as a framework for development of clinical guidelines suited to this distinctive population. |
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| Autores principais: | Adams, Mariana Guimarães |
| Assunto: | Doença inflamatória intestinal Doença de Crohn Colite ulcerosa Doença inflamatória intestinal geriátrica Gastroenterologia |
| Ano: | 2017 |
| País: | Portugal |
| Tipo de documento: | dissertação de mestrado |
| Tipo de acesso: | acesso aberto |
| Instituição associada: | Universidade de Lisboa |
| Idioma: | inglês |
| Origem: | Repositório da Universidade de Lisboa |
| Resumo: | The aging of the population makes the problematic of inflammatory bowel disease in the elderly of increasing concern. The complexity of this age group, with its comorbidities, changing physiology and functional status, risk of polypharmacy and adverse effects, presents the caring physician with unique challenges in the management of this chronic condition. Current therapeutic algorithms may not be applicable in the elderly population and require modifications that account for age. This review examines what is already known about inflammatory bowel disease in the elderly and highlights existing gaps in understanding that require further investigation as a framework for development of clinical guidelines suited to this distinctive population. |
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