Table 2.
Berna and Osinbowale RSH classification. Computed tomography severity grades and suggested management strategy, modified and reprinted with permission from Osinbowale and Bartholomew [13].
| Grade | Anatomic extension | Symptoms | Management |
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| I | Intramuscular, unilateral; does not dissect along fascial planes. | Mild to moderate pain. No drop in hemoglobin. | Conservative; usually outpatient follow-up only. |
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| II | Bilateral; some dissection between the muscle and transversalis fascia; no extension into the prevesical space. | Minor drop in hemoglobin. | Observation, short hospital stay. May need transfusion. |
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| III | Bilateral, large; dissects between the transversalis fascia and muscle into the peritoneum and prevesical space. | Significant drop in hemoglobin and hemodynamic instability. | Reversal of anticoagulants and blood transfusion. Angiographic interventions may be needed. |