Caesarean section in a patient with protein S deficiency

• DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2044.1995.tb04569.x
• Publication Date: 2007-02-23T12:29:05Z
• Authors: S. Z. Fan; M. Yeh; W. Tsay
• Keywords: Protein S deficiency; Protein C deficiency

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