[Primperan and digestive disorders in aged subjects].
The consequences of aging on the oesophagus and stomach are described. The disorders induced by these physiological changes are accentuated by the life style and the socio-economic conditions. Based on three clinical studies conducted in elderly subjects, the authors discuss the diagnostic and therapeutic value of Primperan: facilitation of endoscopy, gastro-oesophageal reflux, dyspeptic disorders.