Safety and feasibility of colonoscopy in nonagenarians: A systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression analysis.
Shahab HajibandehShahab HajibandehAzel ReganJennifer WatermanChristopher M B StewartJames AnsellJames HorwoodSimon PhillipsMichael DaviesPublished in: Colorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (2024)
Although the evidence is limited to a selected group of nonagenarians, it may be fair to conclude that if a colonoscopy is indicated in a nonagenarian with good performance status (based on initial less-invasive investigations), the level 2 evidence supports its safety and feasibility. Age on its own should not be a reason for failing to offer colonoscopy to a nonagenarian.