Effects of Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor on Irradiated Porcine Skin Flaps

Henry S. Chang, David B. Hom, Ravi P. Agarwal, Kerri J. Pernell, J. Carlos Manivel, Chang W. Song

Archives of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 1998 · 20 citations · 30 references

Abstract

This study provides evidence that supplemental bFGF can increase vascularity to skin flaps in previously irradiated porcine skin tissue. Histologically, radiation did not prevent the angiogenic effect of bFGF.

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