Lower gastrointestinal bleeding in the elderly

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World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

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World J Gastrointest Endosc. May 16, 2010; 2(5): 147-154
Published online May 16, 2010. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v2.i5.147

Table 2 Factors affecting the severity of LGIB in the elderly

Co-morbid diseases

Cardiovascular disease

Cerebrovascular disease

Diabetes mellitus

Renal disease

Cirrhosis

Hypertension

Neoplasia

Polypharmacy

Anticoagulants

NSAIDS

NSAIDS: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

Citation: Chait MM. Lower gastrointestinal bleeding in the elderly. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2010; 2(5): 147-154
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5190/full/v2/i5/147.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4253/wjge.v2.i5.147

Chait MM. Lower gastrointestinal bleeding in the elderly. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2010; 2(5): 147-154 [PMID: 21160742 DOI: 10.4253/wjge.v2.i5.147]

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