Safety and feasibility of colonoscopy in nonagenarians: A systematic review, meta‐analysis and meta‐regression analysis
Shahab Hajibandeh,
Shahin Hajibandeh,
Azel Regan
et al.
Abstract:AimThe aim of this work was to evaluate the safety and feasibility of performing colonoscopy in patients aged 90 years or over.MethodIn compliance with PRISMA statement standards, a systematic review of studies reporting the outcomes of colonoscopy in patients aged ≥90 years was conducted. A proportional meta‐analysis model was constructed to quantify the risk of outcomes and a direct comparison meta‐analysis model was constructed to compare outcomes between nonagenarians and patients aged between 50 and 89 ye… Show more
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