Near-fatal bleeding due to ruptured peripheral varicose vein that developed after previous orthopedic surgery: A case report

Abstract

This case highlights the necessity to inform patients with vein ligation about the possibility of varicose vein formation in the periphery and brings awareness to emergency staff that bleeding could be caused by a ruptured peripheral varicose vein.

Keywords: hemorrhage; lower extremities; organizing thrombus; surgery; varicose veins.