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Gastrointestinal Surface Changes: Interpretation Problems And Indexing Possibilities (A Review), C. J. Pfeiffer, O. Bulbena
Gastrointestinal Surface Changes: Interpretation Problems And Indexing Possibilities (A Review), C. J. Pfeiffer, O. Bulbena
Scanning Microscopy
The purpose of this review on state-of-the-art and new perspectives on the use of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) in gastrointestinal pathology is to discuss the possibility of developing an index for quantitatively grading mucosal epithelial injury. This topic is reviewed within the framework of ulcer indices previously developed for gross lesions, where analogous problems exist, and in relation to the transmission electron microscope staging of epithelial cell pathology. If such an index could be developed it would increase objectivity and standardization of data analysis from laboratory to laboratory, and would allow for quantitative and statistical analysis of morphometric data. It …