الفهرس 
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Abstract
In spite of its shortcomings the saphenous vein continues to be one of the most commonly used conduits in coronary bypass grafting.Characteristics that have solidified the greater saphenous vein as a coronary conduit include its ease of harvest, ready availability versatility, resistance to spasm, and thoroughly studied long-term results Saphenous vein harvest can be performed with a completely open, bridged, or endoscopic technique. More extensive skin incisions allow harvest with the least amount of surgical trauma to the conduit at the risk of a higher rate of wound complications and postoperative pain, while bridged incisions may decrease pain and wound complications but increase surgical manipulation of the conduit Leg harvest site infections are not uncommon in CABG patients after traditional harvest methods for collection of LSV. Although most of infections were classified as superficial, the harvest site infections were associated with increased morbidity, length of hospital stay and decrease CABG patient’s satisfaction Identification of independent risk factors for infection is important to develop strategies to prevent infection and to allow for recognition of patients at high risk who may need more careful monitoring for development of infections.