TABLE 2.
Summary of available published morphometric measurements of villi and crypts in children with malnutrition compared to healthy controls1
| Study (reference) | Country | Condition | n | VH, μm | CD, μm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penna et al. (36) | UK | Healthy | 24 | 332 (45) | 169 (28) |
| Campbell et al. (37) | UK | Healthy | 19 | 355 (35) | 170 (20) |
| Cook and Lee (38) | Uganda | Previous kwashiorkor, recovered for 4 years | 20 | 321 [271–359] | |
| Gendrel et al. (39) | Gabon | Malnutrition | 13 | 218 (43) | 154 (17) |
| Campbell et al. (37) | Gambia | SAM | 38 | 243 (68) | 278 (69) |
| Amadi et al. (40) | Zambia | SAM | 22 | 200 (56) | 165 (30) |
1
Values are means (SDs) or medians [ranges]. CD, crypt depth; SAM, severe acute malnutrition; VH, villus height.