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This chapter discusses the pathophysiology, inheritance, and epidemiology of protein C and protein S deficiencies. The chapter discusses the impact of protein C and protein S deficiencies on pregnant women and details suggested medical and anesthetic management of affected individuals.
Please also refer to chapter 89 “Inherited Thrombophilias”.
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Brown, J.P.R., Douglas, J. (2018). Protein C and S Deficiencies. In: Mankowitz, S. (eds) Consults in Obstetric Anesthesiology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-59680-8_131
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