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A method of harvesting fat with intact cells using a veterinary needle and
a fine needle aspiration device is described. Viable fat cells are obtained
in large amounts. A large subcutaneous postradiation thigh defect was reco
nstructed with harvested fat placed subcutaneously in various sessions. A g
ood, but not perfect, reconstruction was obtained. This case indicates that
viable fat cells can be transplanted and can survive even in the adverse e
nvironment of a postradiation defect.