The safety and efficacy of single balloon enteroscopy in the elderly

Conclusion:
SBE is safe in elderly patients and delivers higher diagnostic and therapeutic yields compared to younger patients. The elderly are more likely to have angioectasias and undergo APC and electrocoagulation.

Source: Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology - February 8, 2016 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Davis-Yadley, A. H., Lipka, S., Rodriguez, A. C., Nelson, K. K., Doraiswamy, V., Rabbanifard, R., Kumar, A., Brady, P. G. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research