Optimization Regimen of Bowel Preparation for Colonoscopy in Elderly Patients / 胃肠病学

ABSTRACT

As the gold standard for the diagnosis and treatment of colorectal diseases, colonoscopy plays an important role in the screening of colorectal cancer. The quality of bowel preparation is the prerequisite for the success of colonoscopy. Elderly patients are at increased risk of complications during colonoscopy and bowel preparation. The risk-benefit balance of colonoscopy in elderly patients should be carefully considered. This article reviewed the optimization regimen of bowel preparation for colonoscopy in elderly patients.