Traumatic injury to the vagina can be graded using the Vagina Injury Scale.
Type of Injury
Extent
Grade
hematoma or contusion
I
laceration
superficial involving mucosa only
II
into fat and/or muscle
III
complex with involvement of cervix or peritoneum
IV
extension into adjacent organs (anus, rectum, urethra, urinary bladder
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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