Placental abruption
Placental abruption is a clinical diagnosis, identified by uterine
tenderness, antepartum haemorrhage and/or foetal distresses (1, 2). The
diagnosis in this study was based on coding according to the
International Statistical Classification of Disease and Related Health
Problems, 8th revision (1990-98) and
10th revision (1999 onwards) from the MBRN and
included both partial and complete detachment of the placenta before
delivery. The diagnosis was recorded by a check box or in open text on
the standardized MBRN-notification form.