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Table 4 TAWD classification system (Dennis et al. [2])

From: Timing of repair and mesh use in traumatic abdominal wall defects: a systematic review and meta-analysis of current literature

TAWH classification system

Grade I

Subcutaneous tissue contusion

Grade II

Abdominal wall muscle hematoma

Grade III

Single abdominal muscle disruption

Grade IV

Complete abdominal wall muscle disruption

Grade V

Complete abdominal wall muscle disruption with herniation of abdominal contents

Grade VI

Open herniation (evisceration)