Traumatic injury to the nonpregnant uterus can be graded using the Uterus (Nonpregnant) Injury Scale.
Type of Injury
Extent
Grade
hematoma or contusion
I
laceration
superficial (<= 1 cm deep)
II
deep (> 1 cm)
III
involving a uterine artery
IV
avulsion
V
vascular
devascularized
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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