title: Lymphoscintigraphic changes after harvesting of the saphenous vein for coronary artery bypass graft.
abstract: Bridged incisions do not eliminate lesions to the lymphatic vessels and so the identification of risk factors associated to lymphatic lesions is important.
authors.affiliation: Course Post Graduation Lato-Sensu of Lymphovenous Rehabilitation, Medicine School of São José do Rio Preto, São José do Rio Preto, SP, Brazil.
authors.forename: Cleusa Ema Quilici
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Belczak
authors.forename: José Maria Pereira de
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Godoy
authors.forename: Antonio Fiel
authors.initials: AF
authors.lastname: Cruz Junior
authors.forename: Roberto Augusto
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Caffaro
mesh_terms: D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008297:Male; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D012307:Risk Factors; D012501:Saphenous Vein; D020858:Tissue and Organ Harvesting / Q000009:adverse effects*