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
2014
Contemporary assessment of foot perfusion in patients with critical limb ischemia
Benitez E, Sumpio BJ, Chin J, Sumpio BE. Contemporary assessment of foot perfusion in patients with critical limb ischemia. Seminars In Vascular Surgery 2014, 27: 3-15. PMID: 25812754, DOI: 10.1053/j.semvascsurg.2014.12.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCritical limb ischemiaLimb ischemiaFoot perfusionLower extremity perfusionPeripheral arterial diseaseTranscutaneous oxygen monitoringRevascularization techniquesArterial diseaseFoot ulcerationLimb salvageRevascularization therapyFluorescent angiographyPatient outcomesEndovascular proceduresDisease processPatient careIschemiaDiagnostic imagingPatientsPerfusionImaging modalitiesLaser DopplerOxygen monitoringPlanning interventionsModalities
2010
The Semmes Weinstein monofilament examination is a significant predictor of the risk of foot ulceration and amputation in patients with diabetes mellitus
Feng Y, Schlösser FJ, Sumpio BE. The Semmes Weinstein monofilament examination is a significant predictor of the risk of foot ulceration and amputation in patients with diabetes mellitus. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2010, 53: 220-226.e5. PMID: 20692793, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2010.06.100.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSemmes-Weinstein monofilament examinationLower extremity amputationDiabetes mellitusFoot ulcerationRelative riskMonofilament examinationDiabetic footPrognostic valueRisk of LEADiabetic peripheral neuropathyMEDLINE/PubMed databasePrognosis of patientsDiabetic foot ulcerationPublication date restrictionsEvidence-based toolsIndependent predictorsMajor complicationsPeripheral neuropathyPatient selectionExtremity amputationAbsolute riskDate restrictionsPrognostic studiesCurrent evidenceUlceration
1994
Central Splanchnic Venous Thrombosis
Gollin G, Ward B, Meier G, Sumpio B, Gusberg R. Central Splanchnic Venous Thrombosis. Journal Of Clinical Gastroenterology 1994, 18: 109-113. PMID: 8189002, DOI: 10.1097/00004836-199403000-00005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSplanchnic venous thrombosisVenous thrombosisSplanchnic venous stasisPercent of patientsMajority of patientsMonths of diagnosisUseful diagnostic modalityAbdominal painPortal hypertensionVariceal hemorrhageDuplex ultrasonographyOcclusive thrombosisVenous stasisClinical manifestationsSplenic veinConsecutive casesClinical significanceDiagnostic modalitiesCT scanThrombosisAssociated diseasePatientsNoninvasive detectionDiseaseDeath
1993
Captopril renal scintigraphy: A new standard for predicting outcome after renal revascularization
Meier G, Sumpio B, Setaro J, Black H, Gusberg R. Captopril renal scintigraphy: A new standard for predicting outcome after renal revascularization. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 1993, 17: 280-287. PMID: 8433423, DOI: 10.1016/0741-5214(93)90413-g.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCaptopril renal scintigraphyCaptopril-induced changesRenal revascularizationHypertension responseBlood pressureAmerican Heart Association criteriaDose of captoprilGlomerular filtration rateCessation of administrationNuclear medicine techniquesCaptopril administrationStandard renogramRenovascular diseaseBalloon angioplastyVascular toneRenal scintigraphyFiltration rateBaseline scanRevascularizationStudy groupAssociation criteriaPatientsEnzyme inhibitorsMedicine techniquesRenogram