title: Occult placental abruption after maternal trauma.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City.
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Kettel
authors.forename: D W
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Branch
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Scott
mesh_terms: 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