Occult placental abruption after maternal trauma.
Three cases of occult abruption after maternal trauma are presented. In each instance, there was no vaginal bleeding, and abdominal findings were subtle. By maintaining a high index of suspicion and monitoring the fetus continuously, the obstetrician may minimize the fetal complications of placental abruption in traumatized pregnant patients.
Kettel
L M
LM
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City.
Branch
D W
DW
Scott
J R
JR
D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D000037:Abruptio Placentae / Q000209:etiology*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005313:Fetal Death / Q000209:etiology; D005316:Fetal Distress / Q000209:etiology; D005323:Fetal Monitoring; D006340:Heart Rate, Fetal; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy