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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 21, 2005; 11(23): 3578-3581
Published online Jun 21, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i23.3578
Table 2 Histological grading of intestinal mucosal damage.
GradeHistological appearance
0Normal
1Subepithelial edema, partial separation of apical cells
2Epithelial cell slough from tips of villi
3Progression of slough to base of villi
4Partial mucosal necrosis of lamina propria
5Total mucosal necrosis