Perioperative management of severe congenital protein C deficiency

Blood Coagul Fibrinolysis. 2017 Dec;28(8):646-649. doi: 10.1097/MBC.0000000000000654.

Abstract

: Perioperative care of congenital protein C deficiency has not been well established. Here, we describe a patient with congenital protein C deficiency who underwent laparoscopic fundoplication and gastrostomy at 2 years of age. Preoperatively, we stopped warfarin, administered fresh frozen plasma, and activated protein C. These procedures were performed without bleeding or clotting events, and at 3 days after the procedures, we restarted warfarin. Several episodes of abdominal hemorrhage and purpura fulminans occurred 2-4 weeks postoperatively, and the events were managed conservatively. We conclude that an invasive procedure can be performed in patients with protein C deficiency with appropriate supportive therapy, and postoperative observation for a sufficient length of time is essential to minimize the risk of complications.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Fundoplication
  • Humans
  • Perioperative Care*
  • Plasma
  • Protein C / administration & dosage
  • Protein C Deficiency / complications
  • Protein C Deficiency / congenital
  • Protein C Deficiency / therapy*
  • Warfarin / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Protein C
  • Warfarin