European Crohn's and Colitis Organisation Topical Review on IBD in the Elderly

J Crohns Colitis. 2017 Mar 1;11(3):263-273. doi: 10.1093/ecco-jcc/jjw188. Epub 2016 Oct 20.

Abstract

This ECCO topical review of the European Crohn's and Colitis Organisation [ECCO] focuses on the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, management and outcome of the two most common forms of inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, in elderly patients. The objective was to reach expert consensus to provide evidence-based guidance for clinical practice.

Keywords: Crohn’s disease; European Crohn’s and Colitis Organisation; elderly; frailty; inflammatory bowel disease; treatment outcome; ulcerative colitis.

Publication types

  • Consensus Development Conference

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use*
  • Age Factors
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Colitis, Ulcerative / diagnosis
  • Colitis, Ulcerative / drug therapy*
  • Colitis, Ulcerative / epidemiology
  • Colitis, Ulcerative / surgery
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / etiology
  • Crohn Disease / diagnosis
  • Crohn Disease / drug therapy*
  • Crohn Disease / epidemiology
  • Crohn Disease / surgery
  • Drug Interactions
  • Early Detection of Cancer
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / adverse effects
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Infections / etiology
  • Middle Aged
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Risk Factors
  • Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha / antagonists & inhibitors

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones
  • Immunosuppressive Agents
  • Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha