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Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders in Older Age
Joint Authors
Dumic, Igor
Milovanovic, Tamara
Nordin, Terri
Jecmenica, Mladen
Stojkovic Lalosevic, Milica
Milosavljevic, Tomica
Source
Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-19, 19 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-01-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
19
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Considering an increase in the life expectancy leading to a rise in the elderly population, it is important to recognize the changes that occur along the process of aging.
Gastrointestinal (GI) changes in the elderly are common, and despite some GI disorders being more prevalent in the elderly, there is no GI disease that is limited to this age group.
While some changes associated with aging GI system are physiologic, others are pathological and particularly more prevalent among those above age 65 years.
This article reviews the most important GI disorders in the elderly that clinicians encounter on a daily basis.
We highlight age-related changes of the oral cavity, esophagus, stomach, small and large bowels, and the clinical implications of these changes.
We review epidemiology and pathophysiology of common diseases, especially as they relate to clinical manifestation in elderly.
Details regarding management of specific disease are discussed in detail if they significantly differ from the management for younger groups or if they are associated with significant challenges due to side effects or polypharmacy.
Cancers of GI tract are not included in the scope of this article.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Dumic, Igor& Nordin, Terri& Jecmenica, Mladen& Stojkovic Lalosevic, Milica& Milosavljevic, Tomica& Milovanovic, Tamara. 2019. Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders in Older Age. Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-19.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Dumic, Igor…[et al.]. Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders in Older Age. Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-19.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Dumic, Igor& Nordin, Terri& Jecmenica, Mladen& Stojkovic Lalosevic, Milica& Milosavljevic, Tomica& Milovanovic, Tamara. Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders in Older Age. Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-19.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1129893
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1129893