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World J Clin Cases. Dec 16, 2023; 11(35): 8404-8410
Published online Dec 16, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i35.8404
Published online Dec 16, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i35.8404
Phlebosclerosis: An overlooked complication of varicose veins that affects clinical outcome: A case report
Shi-Yan Ren, Rong-Ding Gao, Department of Laser and Vascular Surgery, Aviation General Hospital, Beijing 100012, China
Song-Yi Qian, Department of Cardiac Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital (Xiamen Branch), Fudan University, Xiamen 361015, Fujian Province, China
Author contributions: Ren SY drafted, submitted, and revised the manuscript; Ren SY and Gao RD performed the surgery and followed up with the patient; Qian SY and Gao RD analyzed and discussed the data in the manuscript; All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Shi-Yan Ren, MD, PhD, Chief Doctor, Surgeon, Department of Laser and Vascular Surgery, Aviation General Hospital, No. 3 Anwai Beiyuan, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100012, China. rens66@126.com
Received: September 24, 2023
Peer-review started: September 24, 2023
First decision: October 12, 2023
Revised: October 21, 2023
Accepted: October 27, 2023
Article in press: October 27, 2023
Published online: December 16, 2023
Processing time: 80 Days and 21.6 Hours
Peer-review started: September 24, 2023
First decision: October 12, 2023
Revised: October 21, 2023
Accepted: October 27, 2023
Article in press: October 27, 2023
Published online: December 16, 2023
Processing time: 80 Days and 21.6 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Phlebosclerosis is a common age-related fibrotic degeneration of the venous wall, which is overlooked and little-known. It may cause venous dysfunction and lead to venous thrombosis. We report a 70-year-old man with phlebosclerosis, varicose veins, and vitiligo. During surgery, a rod-like calcified vein was discovered. Surprisingly, a wooden stick-like structure was retrieved from this thickened venous wall. Phlebosclerosis often exists in the late stages of varicose veins and complicates the clinical outcome. Therefore, we should be aware of this condition rather than overlooking it.