OBJECTIVETo investigate the function of basic fibroblastic growth factor on the survival of fat transplantation.

METHODSBasic fibroblastic growth factor was used in pearl fat graft transplantation on experimental animal models. Microvessels densities both on experimental sides and control sides were quantitatively researched in various periods. The growth course of vessels was observed.

RESULTSMicrovessels can be observed clearly. The Microvessels densities both on experimental sides and control sides raised gradually. The density reached highest in 14 days on experimental side and in 28 days on control side, and fell down slightly later. The densities on every experimental sides were higher than that on control sides.

CONCLUSIONSBasic fibroblastic growth factor can effectually accelerate the growth of blood vessels in pearl fat graft.

Adipose Tissue ; transplantation ; Animals ; Fibroblast Growth Factor 2 ; therapeutic use ; Neovascularization, Physiologic ; physiology ; Rats ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley ; Tissue Transplantation ; methods