Deep sedation for gastrointestinal endoscopy in elderly patients. Subgroup analysis.

Background: Gastrointestinal endoscopy is increasingly performed under sedation in older patients. Aging has implications in increasing the morbidity and the risk of complications related to sedation. The aim of this study is to assess the difference in complications between patients aged 65 to 74 years and those aged over 75 years.

Gallstone-related disease in the elderly: is there room for improvement?

Background And Aim: Elderly patients are frequently affected by gallstone-related disease. Current guidelines support cholecystectomy after a first acute biliary complication. In the aging, these recommendations are irregularly followed.