Medical and surgical therapy of inflammatory bowel disease in the elderly — Prospects and complications

Volume: 5, Issue: 3, Pages: 177 - 188
Published: Jun 1, 2011
Abstract
Population ageing is a global phenomenon. People aged 65 years and older comprise approximately 16% of the population of Europe. The medical management of elderly patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is challenging with respect to diagnosis, pharmaceutical and surgical treatment, and complications. IBD has a late onset in 10%–15% of patients, with the first flare occurring at 60 to 70 years of age; others suffer from the disease for...
Paper Details
Title
Medical and surgical therapy of inflammatory bowel disease in the elderly — Prospects and complications
Published Date
Jun 1, 2011
Volume
5
Issue
3
Pages
177 - 188
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