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
Cost-effectiveness of endovascular repair, open repair, and conservative management of splenic artery aneurysms
Hogendoorn W, Lavida A, Hunink MG, Moll FL, Geroulakos G, Muhs BE, Sumpio BE. Cost-effectiveness of endovascular repair, open repair, and conservative management of splenic artery aneurysms. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2015, 61: 1432-1440. PMID: 25827968, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2014.12.064.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAge FactorsAgedAged, 80 and overAneurysmBlood Vessel Prosthesis ImplantationCost-Benefit AnalysisDecision Support TechniquesDecision TreesEndovascular ProceduresFemaleHealth Care CostsHumansMaleMarkov ChainsMiddle AgedModels, EconomicPatient SelectionPostoperative ComplicationsQuality of LifeRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsSex FactorsSoftwareSplenic ArteryTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeConceptsQuality-adjusted life yearsIncremental cost-effectiveness ratioHigher quality-adjusted life yearsReference case analysisProbabilistic sensitivity analysesCost-effectiveness ratioHealth care perspectiveExtensive sensitivity analysisSensitivity analysisDecision analysis modelLife yearsCost-effective treatmentSplenic artery aneurysmHypothetical cohortPerfect healthEndovascular repairConservative managementSmall gainsCostCare perspectiveFemale patientsAnalysis modelElderly patientsOpen repairArtery aneurysm
2014
A comparison of open and endovascular revascularization for chronic mesenteric ischemia in a clinical decision model
Hogendoorn W, Hunink MG, Schlösser FJ, Moll FL, Muhs BE, Sumpio BE. A comparison of open and endovascular revascularization for chronic mesenteric ischemia in a clinical decision model. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2014, 60: 715-725.e2. PMID: 24721175, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2014.03.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAge FactorsAgedAged, 80 and overComparative Effectiveness ResearchComputer SimulationCost-Benefit AnalysisDecision Support TechniquesEndovascular ProceduresFemaleHealth Care CostsHumansIschemiaMaleMarkov ChainsMesenteric IschemiaMiddle AgedPatient SelectionPredictive Value of TestsQuality of LifeQuality-Adjusted Life YearsReoperationRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsSex FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeVascular DiseasesVascular PatencyVascular Surgical ProceduresConceptsChronic mesenteric ischemiaIncremental cost-effectiveness ratioEndovascular revascularizationCost-effectiveness ratioMesenteric ischemiaFemale patientsMortality riskAge groupsGood short-term resultsDisease-specific mortality riskPatients 60 yearsOverall mortality riskMarkov state transition modelTreatment of choiceExpensive treatment strategiesShort-term resultsHealth care perspectiveHealth care costsDifferent clinical scenariosProbabilistic sensitivity analysesClinical decision modelDecision analysis modelOlder patientsConservative managementYounger patients
2013
Decision analysis model of open repair versus endovascular treatment in patients with asymptomatic popliteal artery aneurysms
Hogendoorn W, Schlösser FJ, Moll FL, Muhs BE, Hunink MG, Sumpio BE. Decision analysis model of open repair versus endovascular treatment in patients with asymptomatic popliteal artery aneurysms. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2013, 59: 651-662.e2. PMID: 24246533, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2013.09.026.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overAneurysmAnimalsAsymptomatic DiseasesCardiovascular AgentsCatsComputer SimulationCost-Benefit AnalysisDecision Support TechniquesEndovascular ProceduresHospital CostsHumansMaleMarkov ChainsMonte Carlo MethodPatient SelectionPopliteal ArteryQuality of LifeQuality-Adjusted Life YearsRisk FactorsSaphenous VeinStentsTreatment OutcomeVascular Patency