2022
Prevalence and Characteristics of Patients with Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome in a Cohort Diagnosed with Celiac Artery Compression.
Kozhimala M, Chan S, Weininger G, Sumpio B, Levine L, Harris S, Zheng S, Longo W, Ochoa Chaar C, Guzman R, Sumpio B. Prevalence and Characteristics of Patients with Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome in a Cohort Diagnosed with Celiac Artery Compression. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2022, 236: 1085-1091. PMID: 36476640, DOI: 10.1097/xcs.0000000000000500.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMedian arcuate ligament syndromeCeliac artery compressionArcuate ligament syndromeCharacteristics of patientsMALS patientsArtery compressionArtery diseaseRenal diseaseMesenteric artery diseasePeripheral arterial diseasePeripheral artery diseaseRetrospective chart reviewCohort of patientsMedical record reviewFrequent differential diagnosisSignificant differencesAbdominal symptomsAtherosclerotic characteristicsEpigastric painGastrointestinal comorbiditiesChart reviewArterial diseaseAtherosclerotic diseaseRecord reviewClinical symptoms
2018
The 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
2014
Effect of Pulsatile and Continuous Flow on Yes-Associated Protein
Chitragari G, Shalaby SY, Sumpio BJ, Sumpio BE. Effect of Pulsatile and Continuous Flow on Yes-Associated Protein. International Journal Of Angiology 2014, 23: 183-186. PMID: 25317030, PMCID: PMC4169103, DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1376865.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHuman umbilical vein endothelial cellsContinuous forward flowTotal YAPPhosphorylated YAPEndothelial cellsPathogenesis of atherosclerosisEffects of pulsatileRole of YAPUmbilical vein endothelial cellsVein endothelial cellsYes-Associated ProteinMild decreaseFlow chamber systemFibronectin-coated glass slidesParallel plate flow chamber systemSignificant decreaseLonger durationSignificant differencesAtherosclerosisDifferential effectsLevel of phosphorylationForward flowMinutesYAPPFF
1985
Results of Aortic Grafting in Occlusive vs Aneurysmal Disease
Sumpio B, Traquina D, Gusberg R. Results of Aortic Grafting in Occlusive vs Aneurysmal Disease. JAMA Surgery 1985, 120: 817-819. PMID: 4015373, DOI: 10.1001/archsurg.1985.01390310055012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOcclusive diseaseAortic aneurysmAortic graftingOCC patientsSignificant intraoperative differenceSubsequent postoperative morbidityAtherosclerotic occlusive diseasePopulation of patientsDifferent patient groupsSignificant differencesRAA patientsAortic surgeryGraft surgeryPostoperative morbidityClamp timeSmoking historyDiabetes mellitusIntraoperative differencesPulmonary diseaseUrine outputFluid administrationAneurysmal diseaseAsymptomatic aneurysmsPatient groupRetrospective study