Saphenous Vein Graft.
A vein harvested from the leg and used as a bypass conduit during CABG surgery. Vein grafts are the most commonly used conduit after the LIMA, though they have lower long-term patency rates than arterial grafts.
Definition
What is saphenous vein graft?
A vein harvested from the leg and used as a bypass conduit during CABG surgery. Vein grafts are the most commonly used conduit after the LIMA, though they have lower long-term patency rates than arterial grafts.
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