Publication: Indicaciones y rendimiento diagnóstico de la cápsula endoscópica en el anciano.
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2018
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Perez-Cuadrado-Robles, E
Zamora-Nava, L E
Jimenez-Garcia, V A
Perez-Cuadrado-Martinez, E
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Elsevier Mexico, S.A.
Abstract
La creciente población anciana y el uso amplio de la endoscopia por cápsula han llevado a una cantidad mayor de procedimientos en dichos pacientes, por lo que el objetivo del presente estudio fue valorar la utilidad de la endoscopia por cápsula en mayores. Se clasificó a todos los pacientes consecutivos en nuestro centro sometidos a cápsula endoscópica (CE) en el periodo 2004-2016 como mayores (≥75 años) y más jóvenes, valorándose comparativamente los hallazgos y el rendimiento diagnóstico. De 2,311 pacientes (edad promedio: 59.5 ± 19.23 años, 44.48% hombres), 648 fueron mayores y 1,663 más jóvenes; el tiempo de tránsito gástrico fue más corto en los pacientes mayores (p=0.001), mientras que el tránsito del intestino delgado fue menor en los jóvenes (p<0.001). El rendimiento diagnóstico global fue más alto en los ancianos (50.66% vs. 41.19%, p<0.001). El sangrado gastrointestinal de origen oscuro fue la indicación más frecuente en los mayores (90.4% vs. 53.77%, p<0.001), con un rendimiento diagnóstico más alto que en la población joven (51.47% vs. 42.76%, p=0.002), mientras que en los pacientes más jóvenes las principales indicaciones fueron enfermedad de Crohn, sospecha o conocimiento de neoplasmas/pólipos, síndrome de malabsorción y dolor abdominal, siendo poco comunes en los mayores. En cuanto a los diagnósticos, las lesiones vasculares y el sangrado activo fueron más frecuentes en los ancianos, mientras que las úlceras/erosiones y la atrofia muscular lo fueron en los jóvenes (p<0.001). En conclusión, la endoscopia por cápsula logró un mayor rendimiento diagnóstico global en los pacientes ancianos, siendo la indicación de sangrado gastrointestinal de origen oscuro la más frecuente y con mayor utilidad en este grupo etario.
The growing elderly population and wide use of capsule endoscopy have led to a higher number of procedures in those patients. The aim of the present study was to assess the usefulness of capsule endoscopy in older patients. All consecutive patients undergoing capsule endoscopy at our center within the time frame of 2004-2016 were classified as older (≥75 years of age) and younger. Findings and diagnostic yield were comparatively assessed. Of 2311 patients (mean age: 59.5 ± 19.23 years, 44.48% male), 648 were in the older group and 1663 in the younger group. Gastric transit time was shorter in the older patients (p=0.001), whereas small bowel transit time was shorter in the younger patients (p<0.001). Overall diagnostic yield in the elderly was higher (50.66% vs. 41.19%, p<0.001). Obscure gastrointestinal bleeding was the most frequent indication for capsule endoscopy in the elderly (90.4% vs. 53.77%, p<0.001), achieving a higher diagnostic yield than in the younger population (51.47% vs. 42.76%, p=0.002), whereas Crohn's disease, suspected or known neoplasms/polyps, malabsorption syndrome, and abdominal pain were the indications in the younger patient group. Such indications were rare in the older group. Vascular lesions and active bleeding were more frequently diagnosed in the older patients, whereas ulcers/erosions and mucosal atrophy were more common in the younger patients (p<0.001). Capsule endoscopy achieved a higher overall diagnostic yield in the elderly patients. Obscure gastrointestinal bleeding indication for capsule endoscopy was much more frequent in the advanced-age group and had a higher diagnostic yield.
The growing elderly population and wide use of capsule endoscopy have led to a higher number of procedures in those patients. The aim of the present study was to assess the usefulness of capsule endoscopy in older patients. All consecutive patients undergoing capsule endoscopy at our center within the time frame of 2004-2016 were classified as older (≥75 years of age) and younger. Findings and diagnostic yield were comparatively assessed. Of 2311 patients (mean age: 59.5 ± 19.23 years, 44.48% male), 648 were in the older group and 1663 in the younger group. Gastric transit time was shorter in the older patients (p=0.001), whereas small bowel transit time was shorter in the younger patients (p<0.001). Overall diagnostic yield in the elderly was higher (50.66% vs. 41.19%, p<0.001). Obscure gastrointestinal bleeding was the most frequent indication for capsule endoscopy in the elderly (90.4% vs. 53.77%, p<0.001), achieving a higher diagnostic yield than in the younger population (51.47% vs. 42.76%, p=0.002), whereas Crohn's disease, suspected or known neoplasms/polyps, malabsorption syndrome, and abdominal pain were the indications in the younger patient group. Such indications were rare in the older group. Vascular lesions and active bleeding were more frequently diagnosed in the older patients, whereas ulcers/erosions and mucosal atrophy were more common in the younger patients (p<0.001). Capsule endoscopy achieved a higher overall diagnostic yield in the elderly patients. Obscure gastrointestinal bleeding indication for capsule endoscopy was much more frequent in the advanced-age group and had a higher diagnostic yield.
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Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Aging
Capsule Endoscopy
Female
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
Gastrointestinal Transit
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Prospective Studies
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Aging
Capsule Endoscopy
Female
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
Gastrointestinal Transit
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Prospective Studies
DeCS Terms
Adolescente
Atrofia muscular
Cápsulas
Pólipos
Síndrome
Enfermedad de Crohn
Lesiones del sistema vascular
Hemorragia
Neoplasias
Diagnóstico
Dolor abdominal
Intestino delgado
Atrofia muscular
Cápsulas
Pólipos
Síndrome
Enfermedad de Crohn
Lesiones del sistema vascular
Hemorragia
Neoplasias
Diagnóstico
Dolor abdominal
Intestino delgado
CIE Terms
Keywords
Ancianos, Capsule endoscopy, Elderly, Endoscopia por cápsula, Intestino delgado, Obscure gastrointestinal bleeding, Older patients, Pacientes mayores, Sangrado gastrointestinal de origen oscuro, Small bowel
Citation
Pérez-Cuadrado-Robles E, Zamora-Nava LE, Jiménez-García VA, Pérez-Cuadrado-Martínez E. Indications for and diagnostic yield of capsule endoscopy in the elderly. Rev Gastroenterol Mex (Engl Ed). 2018 Jul-Sep;83(3):238-244.