Schenker and Margalioth used a simple classification to describe intrauterine adhesions.
Description |
Type of Adhesions |
blockage of the cervical canal with partial or complete stenosis |
cervicoisthmic adhesions |
adhesions within the endometrial cavity |
corporal adhesions |
complete obliteration of the uterine cavity and cervical canal |
total atresia |
Corporal adhesions can be further classified based on extent, ranging from a single adhesion to extensive disease.
There may be need for a "mixed" category, with adhesive disease affecting both the endometrial cavity and the cervical canal.
Endometrial ablation is a procedure developed after this classification was reported and can result in obliteration of the uterine cavity. This suggests the need for a term to describe acquired subtotal obliteration.
Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology