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
2009
The Semmes Weinstein monofilament examination as a screening tool for diabetic peripheral neuropathy
Feng Y, Schlösser FJ, Sumpio BE. The Semmes Weinstein monofilament examination as a screening tool for diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2009, 50: 675-682.e1. PMID: 19595541, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2009.05.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSemmes-Weinstein monofilament examinationDiabetic peripheral neuropathyNerve conduction studiesNegative predictive valuePositive predictive valueDiagnostic valueMonofilament examinationPeripheral neuropathyDiabetes mellitusPredictive valueLower extremity amputationRisk of ulcerationPublication date restrictionsCurrent literatureReference testConduction studiesExtremity amputationPlantar aspectDate restrictionsCurrent evidenceFifth metatarsalGreat toePubMed databaseEarly interventionIndependent investigators
2007
Let Them Walk! Current Prosthesis Options for Leg and Foot Amputees
Tang PC, Ravji K, Key JJ, Mahler DB, Blume PA, Sumpio B. Let Them Walk! Current Prosthesis Options for Leg and Foot Amputees. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2007, 206: 548-560. PMID: 18308228, DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2007.10.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPredictors for the Healing of Transmetatarsal Amputations: Retrospective Study of 91 Amputations
Blume P, Salonga C, Garbalosa J, Pierre-Paul D, Key J, Gahtan V, Sumpio BE. Predictors for the Healing of Transmetatarsal Amputations: Retrospective Study of 91 Amputations. Vascular 2007, 15: 126-133. PMID: 17573017, DOI: 10.2310/6670.2007.00035.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2003
Vascular evaluation and arterial reconstruction of the diabetic foot
Sumpio BE, Lee T, Blume PA. Vascular evaluation and arterial reconstruction of the diabetic foot. Clinics In Podiatric Medicine And Surgery 2003, 20: 689-708. PMID: 14636033, DOI: 10.1016/s0891-8422(03)00088-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInfected footDiabetic footLimb salvageNon-invasive vascular studiesCardiovascular risk factor managementAggressive multidisciplinary approachAggressive surgical drainagePalpable pedal pulsesLimb-threatening ischemiaPeripheral vascular diseaseRisk factor managementLower extremity revascularizationStandard clinical evaluationPrimary care providersCumulative limb salvageEvidence of infectionHigh-risk groupBlood glucose controlHigh-risk populationComplex clinical problemAbsent pulsesAggressive drainageIschemic ulcerationPedal bypassPedal pulses
2000
Foot Ulcers
Sumpio BE. Foot Ulcers. New England Journal Of Medicine 2000, 343: 787-793. PMID: 10984568, DOI: 10.1056/nejm200009143431107.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary care physiciansComprehensive treatment protocolMajor amputationPedal woundsAggressive treatmentFoot complicationsCare physiciansFoot ulcersVascular diseaseEarly recognitionRisk factorsPatient educationBiomechanical abnormalitiesTreatment protocolPrevents infectionOptimal managementSkin integrityCareful assessmentMultidisciplinary approachInfectionUlcerationComplicationsUlcersAmputationManagement