An Estimate of Hospitalization Cost for Elderly Patients with Acute Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding in the USA

Nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding in elderly people: Clinical outcomes and prognostic factors

“…The incidence of acute UGIB has been reported to be around 500/100 000 per year in those aged over 75 years, compared with that of around 60/100 000 per year in the general population . The elderly population represents about one‐third of hospital admissions due to acute UGIB, making it a special and increasing challenge, with the current annual hospitalization cost estimated to be approximately 1.48 billion USD …”

“…5,6 The elderly population represents about one-third of hospital admissions due to acute UGIB, making it a special and increasing challenge, 3,7 with the current annual hospitalization cost estimated to be approximately 1.48 billion USD. 8 The increase in life expectancy and an increased use of aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and oral anticoagulants may contribute to the increasing frequency of elder patients with acute UGIB. 9 Several studies have found that aging is an independent predisposing factor for gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, with the risk increasing significantly in individuals aged over 65 years and increasing further in those over 75 years.…”

Acute Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Elderly People: Presentations, Endoscopic Findings, and Outcomes

“…To the Editor: Acute upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding in elderly patients is a commonly encountered medical problem, with annual hospitalization costs estimated to be approximately $1.48 billion 1 . The rate of admission for acute upper GI bleeding increases 30‐fold between the third and ninth decades of age, and the percentage of patients aged 60 and older with a diagnosis of acute upper GI bleeding increased from 46.1% in 1987 to 63.2% in 2001 2,3 …”

Acute Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Among Early and Late Elderly Patients

“…The hospitalization cost of AUGIB in persons 60 years old or older in the USA in 2008 was estimated to be around 1.48 billion dollars [1].…”