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Why is the cut made in one's leg to remove a vein for a coronary bypass graft not completely healed?
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Saphenous vein incis: The leg takes several weeks to heal these wounds. Infection can delay healing more. Should discuss with doc if not healed by 3-4 weeks.
Answered 7/15/2013
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It should: Sometimes in our diabetic, atherosclerosic, obese patients these wounds take longer.
Answered 7/20/2014
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