Kettel L M, Branch D W, Scott J R
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City.
Obstet Gynecol. 1988 Mar;71(3 Pt 2):449-53.
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.
