Industry-Supported Symposium

Industry-Supported Symposium Lunch: Harnessing the Science and Clinical Application of Placental & Dermal Tissue to Accelerate Healing of Chronic Lower Extremity Ulcers

Thursday, April 27, 2023

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Speaker(s)

Karen L. Bauer, DNP, CWS, FAAWC

Director of Wound and Vascular Services
University of Toledo
Sylvania, OH
Michael N. Desvigne, MD

Plastic Surgeon
Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital
Peoria, AZ
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Robert Galiano, MD

Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery and Dermatology
Feinberg School of Medicine; Northwestern University
Chicago, IL
Joseph Larsen, DPM, DABFAS

Optum/ United Health Group
Garden City Park, New York

Disclosure(s):

Robert Galiano, MD: No relevant disclosure to display

Joseph Larsen, DPM, DABFAS: No relevant disclosure to display

Supported by an educational grant from MTF Biologics.

A maximum of 1.0 additional CME/CPME/CE-credit hour is offered through this Industry Supported Symposium. This event is not part of the official SAWC meeting programming and provides separate continuing education credits.

Learning Objectives:

Explain the clinical and economic impact of lower extremity ulcers and the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to wound management
Review the scientific data on the mechanism of action of placental & dermal tissue and how aseptically processed placental & dermal allografts play a role in wound closure
Explore real world clinical applications illustrating the use of allografts in lower extremity wounds