Traumatic injury to the fallopian tube can be graded using the Fallopian Tube Injury Scale.
Type of Injury
Extent
Grade
hematoma or contusion
I
laceration
<= 50% of circumference
II
> 50% of circumference but not complete
III
complete transection
IV
vascular
devascularized segment
V
If bilateral injuries are present, then advance grade by 1 up to Grade III.
where:
• I assume the advance in grade for bilateral injuries applies for Grade II to III but not III to IV (see Testis Injury Scale).
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