Caesarean section in a patient with protein S deficiency.

Abstract

Protein S is a nonenzymatic and vitamin K-dependent cofactor of activated protein C. Without protein S, the anticoagulant function of protein C is almost depleted and thrombotic events occur. We report a parturient with hereditary protein S deficiency in whom the risk of thromboembolism was further complicated by pregnancy and who required emergency Caesarean section for fetal distress.

• Authors: S Z Fan, M Yeh, W Tsay
• Journal: Anaesthesia (Anaesthesia) Vol. 50 Issue 3 Pg. 251-3 (Mar 1995) ISSN: 0003-2409 [Print] England
• PMID: 7717496 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Anesthesia, General
• Anesthesia, Obstetrical
• Cesarean Section
• Female
• Fetal Distress (surgery)
• Humans
• Pregnancy
• Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic (blood)
• Protein S Deficiency (complications)
• Thromboembolism (prevention & control)