Lymphoscintigraphic findings: delayed oedema after great saphenous vein harvesting.

Objective: The aim of this study was to identify lymphoscintigraphic changes associated with lower-extremity oedema after the harvesting of the saphenous vein using a series of short Q2 incisions for coronary bypass.

Method: Forty-four patients (32 males and 12 females) with a mean age of 62.7 ± 7.