Observational Study
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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 28, 2021; 27(32): 5448-5459
Published online Aug 28, 2021. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v27.i32.5448
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Figure 3 Histological features of ischemic damage of small and large bowel characterized by mucosal ulceration and fibrosis and vascular congestion of lamina propria associated with moderate mixed inflammatory infiltrate. A: Histological features of ischemic damage of small bowel; B: Histological features of ischemic damage of large bowel; C: Distinctive severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 blood vessels inflammatory pattern with endothelial shrinkage and layering of granulocytes and lymphocytes on damaged vascular wall; D: Endothelial injury is emphasized by CD34 immunostaining of endothelial cells showing marked infiltration of inflammatory cells.

  • Citation: Norsa L, Bonaffini PA, Caldato M, Bonifacio C, Sonzogni A, Indriolo A, Valle C, Furfaro F, Bonanomi A, Franco PN, Gori M, Smania V, Scaramella L, Forzenigo L, Vecchi M, Solbiati M, Costantino G, Danese S, D'Antiga L, Sironi S, Elli L. Intestinal ischemic manifestations of SARS-CoV-2: Results from the ABDOCOVID multicentre study. World J Gastroenterol 2021; 27(32): 5448-5459
  • URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v27/i32/5448.htm
  • DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v27.i32.5448