ArticleUnited European gastroenterology journal2018
Gastrointestinal endoscopy under sedation is associated with pneumonia in older inpatients-results of a retrospective case-control study.
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Abstract
BACKGROUND AND
aimsApparent aspiration is a notable adverse event during gastrointestinal endoscopy under sedation (GIES), but data about inapparent aspiration are scarce. Generally, particularly older patients are at higher risk of suffering from adverse events.
objectiveThe objective of this article is to determine the risk of pneumonia, lower respiratory tract infection (LRI) and systemic inflammatory activation after GIES, especially in patients of at least 65 years.
methodsThe retrospective case-control study included 250 patients undergoing GIES and assigned age-, gender- and time of performance-matched controls without invasive procedure or sedation (ratio 1:1).
resultsOn day 3 patients of advanced age presented with both pneumonia and LRI more often (2.6 vs. 0.0%,
conclusionsPatients of advanced age carry an increased risk of pneumonia and LRI after GIES. Patients are generally more likely to feature inflammation and to receive antibiotic treatment.
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