LUİS E MARTÍNEZ BRAVO, JUAN DE DİOS GARZA RİVERA, JOSE R BENİTEZ MEXİA, JULİO C DAVİLA VALERO
European Journal of Geriatrics and Gerontology - 2023;5(2):165-167
Safety and efficacy of milk and molasses enemas are described in the pediatric population, but evidence is lacking in older adults. We present the case of an octogenarian patient with acute abdominal pain as a result of colonic obstruction. After initial medical treatment failed and surgical treatment declined, milk and molasses enema were recommended to relieve symptoms. We present a case in which milk and molasses enema could play an important role in older adults who are unable to undergo surgery due to patient preferences or high comorbidity.
