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Peer Reviewed Study Demonstrates MIMEDX Dehydrated Human Amnion Chorion Membrane (dHACM) Outperforms Standard of Care in Select Mohs Defect Reconstructions
MIMEDX PURION® Processed Placental Allografts Proved Safer Than Autologous Tissue, Reducing Infection, Scarring and Reoperation Rates MARIETTA, Ga., Nov. 17,
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[{"type":"text","content":"MIMEDX PURION® Processed Placental Allografts Proved Safer Than Autologous Tissue, Reducing Infection, Scarring and Reoperation Rates MARIETTA, Ga., Nov. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MiMedx Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDXG) (“MIMEDX” or the “Company”), an industry leader in utilizing amniotic tissue as a platform for regenerative medicine, today announced publication of a peer-reviewed study in Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine investigating the safety and utility of the Company’s PURION® processed dHACM (EPIFIX®) for use in Mohs micrographic surgeries (MMS). The retrospective propensity score-matched case-control study demonstrated that PURION® processed dHACM placental allografts were associated with a statistically significant lower risk for infection, poor scar cosmesis, scar revision, and additional operation at the index site, when compared to traditional methods of incisional repair. The findings indicate that placental allografts may be a viable alternative to autologous tissue-based reconstruction, including flaps and full-thickness skin grafts (FTSG), particularly in an aging population undergoing numerous Mohs procedures in moderate to high-risk areas of the face, head, neck, and dorsal hand. “The impressive results of this study show the utility and good patient outcomes when using MIMEDX’s EPIFIX® in patients where a more invasive surgical alternative is not a viable option,” said Julia Toman, MD, Assistant Professor, Division of Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery, University of South Florida. “As patients live longer and have more skin cancers in cosmetically critical areas, having another tool in the toolbox to address these complex cases is a great step forward. This study adds to the growing evidence that dHACM is a great option for the management of skin cancer defects.” Mohs micrographic surgery is considered the most effective technique for treating many basal and squamous cell carcinomas, the two most common types of non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC). With the incidence of NMSC increasing rapidly in people over 65, Mohs has become a common procedure to remove these cutaneous malignancies. In some cases, lesions occur multiple times in a localized region and repeat surgery to remove them impacts quality and availability of nearby autologous tissue, thereby impacting the aesthetic and functional succe...