2017
Overutilization of Cross-Sectional Imaging in the Lower Extremity Trauma Setting
Protack C, Wengerter B, Jean RA, Liu S, Mojibian H, Sumpio B, Dardik A, Maung AA, Erben Y. Overutilization of Cross-Sectional Imaging in the Lower Extremity Trauma Setting. International Journal Of Angiology 2017, 27: 023-028. PMID: 29483762, PMCID: PMC5825222, DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1612622.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLower extremity vascular injuriesComputed tomography angiographyHard signsOperative explorationClinical suspicionTrauma patientsPrimary end pointTrauma Center ExperienceHigh clinical suspicionExtremity vascular injuriesCross-sectional imagingOperative interventionCenter experienceRetrospective reviewPhysical examinationVascular injuryTomography angiographyTrauma settingInitial screening toolCTA studiesPatientsEnd pointInjuryScreening toolInitial evaluation
2007
Changing Patterns in the Use of Inferior Vena Cava Filters: Review of a Single Center Experience
Aziz F, Spate K, Wong J, Aruny J, Sumpio B. Changing Patterns in the Use of Inferior Vena Cava Filters: Review of a Single Center Experience. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2007, 205: 564-569. PMID: 17903730, DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2007.05.026.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRetrievable IVC filtersIVC filtersVenous accessFilter placementInferior vena cava filterDuration of therapySingle-center experienceGroup of patientsSuitability of patientsProphylactic filter placementVena cava filtersPatient demographicsPulmonary embolismCenter experienceComplication ratePatient chartsCava filtersJugular veinLevel IPatientsPlacementIndicationsYears 1999EmbolismTherapy