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A member asked:

Why is the cut made in one's leg to remove a vein for a coronary bypass graft not completely healed?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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.

Dr Koch agreed

Answered 7/15/2013

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

It should: Sometimes in our diabetic, atherosclerosic, obese patients these wounds take longer.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/20/2014

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