Traumatic injury to the ureter can be graded using the Ureter Injury Scale.
Type of Injury
Extent
Grade
hematoma or contusion
without devascularization
I
laceration
< 50% transection
II
>= 50% transection
III
complete transection with <= 2 cm devascularization
IV
avulsion with > 2 cm devascularization
V
If more than 1 injury is present, then advance grade by 1 up to Grade III.
where:
• I assume the advance in grade for multiple injuries applies for Grade II to III but not III to IV (see Testis Injury Scale).
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