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
2017
Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome: Bilateral Lower Extremity Involvement.
Henry HT, Szolomayer LK, Sumpio BE, Sutton KM. Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome: Bilateral Lower Extremity Involvement. Orthopedics 2017, 41: e295-e298. PMID: 28934539, DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20170918-10.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPopliteal artery entrapment syndromeArtery entrapment syndromeEntrapment syndromeBilateral popliteal artery entrapment syndromeExertional compartment syndromeLower extremity claudicationSuccessful surgical treatmentFemale collegiate athletesPopliteal neurovascular structuresCompartment syndromeExtremity involvementPersistent disabilitySurgical treatmentUnnecessary morbiditySurgical interventionPhysical examinationThorough historyAthlete's returnIdentification of individualsNeurovascular structuresSyndromeCollegiate athletesAnatomic structuresDiagnosisClaudication
1997
Venous obstruction of the lower extremity secondary to an enlarged bladder.
Sai Sudhakar CB, al-Hakeem M, Sumpio BE. Venous obstruction of the lower extremity secondary to an enlarged bladder. Connecticut Medicine 1997, 61: 459-60. PMID: 9309893.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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
1992
Persistent Hypoglossal Artery: An Anomaly Leading to False-Positive Carotid Duplex Sonography
Widmann M, Sumpio B. Persistent Hypoglossal Artery: An Anomaly Leading to False-Positive Carotid Duplex Sonography. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 1992, 6: 176-178. PMID: 1599838, DOI: 10.1007/bf02042743.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInternal carotid artery stenosisCarotid artery bifurcation diseaseCarotid-basilar anastomosisSole diagnostic testCarotid artery stenosisCarotid duplex sonographyPersistent hypoglossal arteryArtery stenosisDuplex ultrasonographyHypoglossal arteryOperative managementDuplex sonographyBifurcation diseaseDiagnostic testsStenosisPatientsArteryUltrasonographyAnastomosisSonographyDisease