2019
Costs and complications of endovascular inferior vena cava filter retrieval
Brahmandam A, Skrip L, Mojibian H, Aruny J, Sumpio B, Dardik A, Sarac T, Ochoa Chaar CI. Costs and complications of endovascular inferior vena cava filter retrieval. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Venous And Lymphatic Disorders 2019, 7: 653-659.e1. PMID: 31307952, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2019.02.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdvanced endovascular techniquesIVC filter retrievalFilter dwell timeInferior vena cava filter retrievalEndovascular techniquesFilter retrievalProcedural costsAdditional endovascular techniquesVenous ultrasound examinationVenous access sitesAbnormal radiologic findingsComputed tomography scanTotal procedural timeComplication rateMost complicationsPatient characteristicsTertiary centerRadiologic findingsOutside hospitalIVC filtersLower extremitiesTomography scanUltrasound examinationAccess siteBronchoscopy forceps
2018
The effect of increasing catheter distance from the deep junction on the outcomes of radiofrequency vein ablation
Aurshina A, Zhang Y, Wang F, Cardella J, Orion K, Sumpio B, Sarac T, Chaar C. The effect of increasing catheter distance from the deep junction on the outcomes of radiofrequency vein ablation. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Venous And Lymphatic Disorders 2018, 6: 614-620. PMID: 29784594, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2018.04.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVein ablationGroup BMultivariable analysisTechnical successClinical successRetrospective single-center reviewSingle-center reviewSuperficial venous refluxDeep venous thrombosisGroup A. Group BNumeric rating scalePast medical historyPredictors of recurrenceSaphenous vein ablationDeep venous systemLong-term recurrenceLarger vein diametersIntensity of symptomsCatheter distanceVenous refluxComplication rateVenous thrombosisRecurrence rateMean ageMedical historyThe effect of commercial insurance policies on outcomes of venous ablation
Chaar C, Aurshina A, Zhang Y, Wang F, Cardella J, Orion K, Sumpio B, Sarac T. The effect of commercial insurance policies on outcomes of venous ablation. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Venous And Lymphatic Disorders 2018, 6: 331-337.e1. PMID: 29661363, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2017.11.013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsQuality of lifeVenous ablationChronic venous insufficiencyClinical successTechnical successComplication rateMultivariable analysisVenous insufficiencySubgroup analysisImprovement of QOLRetrospective single-center reviewNumeric rating scale scoreSingle-center reviewResolution of symptomsNumeric rating scaleTechnical success rateBlue Cross Blue ShieldImproved patient outcomesRating Scale scoresIntensity of symptomsSignificant differencesC3 diseaseChart reviewIndependent predictorsProcedural success
2015
Consequences of hypogastric artery ligation, embolization, or coverage
Chitragari G, Schlosser FJ, Chaar C, Sumpio BE. Consequences of hypogastric artery ligation, embolization, or coverage. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2015, 62: 1340-1347.e1. PMID: 26386508, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2015.08.053.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVascular surgery patientsHypogastric arteryIschemic complicationsVascular surgeryProximal interruptionSurgery patientsComplication rateMedian ageOncology patientsRisk factorsSignificant differencesHypogastric artery ligationIschemic complication rateDevelopment of complicationsSpinal cord ischemiaData of patientsClear risk factorsButtock claudicationButtock necrosisColonic ischemiaCord ischemiaBilateral embolizationDistal embolizationProximal embolizationControlled Trials
2008
The use of retrievable inferior vena cava filters in the trauma population
Spate K, Aziz F, Sumpio BE. The use of retrievable inferior vena cava filters in the trauma population. International Journal Of Angiology 2008, 17: 23-26. PMID: 22477367, PMCID: PMC2728370, DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1278275.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIVC filter placementInferior vena cava filterYale-New Haven HospitalTrauma patientsNontrauma patientsFilter placementVena cava filtersRetrievable filtersIVC filtersNontrauma populationComplication rateTrauma populationCava filtersLevel 1 trauma centerRetrievable inferior vena cava filtersProphylactic filter placementYears of ageCommon indicationTrauma centerPresent studyMAIN OUTCOMEPatientsHospitalIndicationsOverall number
2007
Changing Patterns in the Use of Inferior Vena Cava Filters: Review of a Single Center Experience
Aziz F, Spate K, Wong J, Aruny J, Sumpio B. Changing Patterns in the Use of Inferior Vena Cava Filters: Review of a Single Center Experience. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2007, 205: 564-569. PMID: 17903730, DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2007.05.026.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRetrievable IVC filtersIVC filtersVenous accessFilter placementInferior vena cava filterDuration of therapySingle-center experienceGroup of patientsSuitability of patientsProphylactic filter placementVena cava filtersPatient demographicsPulmonary embolismCenter experienceComplication ratePatient chartsCava filtersJugular veinLevel IPatientsPlacementIndicationsYears 1999EmbolismTherapy
2005
The Open Anterior Paramedian Retroperitoneal Approach for Spine Procedures
Gumbs AA, Shah RV, Yue JJ, Sumpio B. The Open Anterior Paramedian Retroperitoneal Approach for Spine Procedures. JAMA Surgery 2005, 140: 339-343. PMID: 15837883, DOI: 10.1001/archsurg.140.4.339.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansIntervertebral Disc DisplacementIntraoperative ComplicationsLumbar VertebraeLumbosacral RegionMaleMiddle AgedOrthopedic Fixation DevicesPostoperative ComplicationsRetroperitoneal SpaceRetrospective StudiesSpinal DiseasesSpinal FusionTreatment OutcomeConceptsAnterior lumbar interbody fusionLumbar interbody fusionRetroperitoneal exposureIliac veinInterbody fusionDisc replacementTertiary care university hospitalAnterior spinal approachLumbosacral vertebral bodiesClostridium difficile colitisEarly postoperative complicationsCare university hospitalAnterior spinal surgeryArtificial disc replacementVascular surgery literatureAnterior exposureUreteral tearDifficile colitisPostoperative complicationsUrinary retentionComplication rateIntraoperative complicationsPostoperative courseRetroperitoneal approachRetrospective review