Table 1 Classification of pancreatic trauma (AAST)
Grading | Injury | Description |
|---|---|---|
Grade I | Hematoma | Mild contusion without duct injury |
| Â | Laceration | Superficial laceration without duct injury |
Grade II | Hematoma | Major contusion without duct injury |
| Â | Laceration | Major laceration without duct injury or tissue loss |
Grade III | Laceration | Distal transection or parenchymal injury with duct injury |
Grade IV | Laceration | Proximal transection or parenchymal injury involving the ampulla |
Grade V | Laceration | Massive disruption of the pancreatic head |