A case of protein S deficiency diagnosed after venous thromboembolism that developed following orthognathic surgery

Key Points

• Investigate the occurrence of protein S deficiency diagnosed after an incident of venous thromboembolism following orthognathic surgery.
• Detailed case report presentation
• Assessment of protein S levels
• Monitoring for thromboembolic events post-surgery
• Protein S deficiency identified as a risk factor for venous thromboembolism
• Thromboembolism occurred in a patient with a history of orthognathic surgery
• Emphasizes the need for testing and management of coagulation disorders in surgical patients