2022
PROGNOSTIC VALIDITY OF FRAILTY ASSESSMENT TOOLS IN PREDICTION OF MORTALITY AND MAJOR AMPUTATION IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING REVASCULARIZATION FOR LOWER EXTREMITY ARTERIAL DISEASE
Nikooie R, Smolderen K, Al-Damluji M, Meng C, Dai F, Nanna M, Sumpio B, Henke P, Mena-Hurtado C. PROGNOSTIC VALIDITY OF FRAILTY ASSESSMENT TOOLS IN PREDICTION OF MORTALITY AND MAJOR AMPUTATION IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING REVASCULARIZATION FOR LOWER EXTREMITY ARTERIAL DISEASE. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2022, 79: 1779. DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(22)02770-x.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2020
The Role of Lower Extremity Amputation in Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia
Kim TI, Mena C, Sumpio BE. The Role of Lower Extremity Amputation in Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia. International Journal Of Angiology 2020, 29: 149-155. PMID: 32904807, PMCID: PMC7458760, DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1710075.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchChronic limb-threatening ischemiaImproved limb salvage ratesChronic limb threatening ischemiaRole of amputationLimb salvage rateLimb threatening ischemiaLimb-threatening ischemiaPeripheral artery diseaseLower Extremity AmputationMajor amputationPrimary amputationArtery diseaseLimb salvageSalvage rateExtremity amputationImproved careLimb lossSevere formMultidisciplinary teamAmputationRevascularizationIschemiaPatientsHigh rateSalvage
2017
Distal embolization during lower extremity endovascular interventions
Chaar C, Shebl F, Sumpio B, Dardik A, Indes J, Sarac T. Distal embolization during lower extremity endovascular interventions. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2017, 66: 143-150. PMID: 28366300, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2017.01.032.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAmputation, SurgicalAngioplasty, BalloonAtherectomyChi-Square DistributionCritical IllnessDatabases, FactualDisease-Free SurvivalEmbolismFemaleFemoral ArteryHumansIncidenceIntermittent ClaudicationIschemiaLimb SalvageLower ExtremityMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisNew EnglandOdds RatioPeripheral Arterial DiseaseProportional Hazards ModelsRegistriesRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsStentsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeVascular PatencyConceptsLower extremity endovascular interventionsSuperficial femoral arteryCritical limb ischemiaDistal embolizationLoss of patencyEndovascular interventionBalloon angioplastyLimb ischemiaAdditional endovascular interventionArterial endovascular interventionUse of atherectomyVascular Study GroupLength of occlusionNew England databaseNumber of arteriesMajor amputationMost patientsPatient characteristicsFemoral arteryRisk factorsStudy groupMultivariable regressionLimb lossLower riskAngioplasty
2012
Lower extremity limb salvage with cryoplasty: a single-center cohort study
Basco MT, Schlösser FJ, Muhs BE, Indes JE, Blume PA, Key JJ, Aruny JE, Sumpio BE. Lower extremity limb salvage with cryoplasty: a single-center cohort study. Vascular 2012, 20: 36-41. PMID: 22328618, DOI: 10.1258/vasc.2011.oa0309.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAmputation, SurgicalChi-Square DistributionConnecticutCryosurgeryFemaleHumansIschemiaKaplan-Meier EstimateLimb SalvageLower ExtremityMaleMiddle AgedPatient SelectionPeripheral Arterial DiseaseRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeConceptsChronic critical limb ischemiaCritical limb ischemiaCohort studyLimb ischemiaArtery diseaseSalvage rateSingle-center cohort studyRetrospective cohort studyLimb salvage ratePeripheral artery diseaseHistory of smokingLower extremity revascularizationCoronary artery diseaseKaplan-Meier analysisTechnical success rateLower extremity limb salvagePoor wound healingLower extremity lesionsRecent clinical experienceInadequate conduitMajor amputationPersistent ulcerationRest painSurgical revascularizationUncontrolled hypertension
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 approachInfectionUlcerationComplicationsUlcersAmputationManagementGender does not impact infrainguinal vein bypass graft outcome
Frangos S, Karimi S, Kerstein M, Harpavat M, Sumpio B, Roberts A, Gahtan V. Gender does not impact infrainguinal vein bypass graft outcome. Surgery 2000, 127: 679-686. PMID: 10840364, DOI: 10.1067/msy.2000.105859.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGraft patencySurvival rateMultivariate analysisInfrainguinal vein bypass graftsCox proportional hazards modelInfrainguinal occlusive diseaseLimb salvage rateVein bypass graftsBypass graft operationsProportional hazards modelLife-table analysisInfrainguinal vein bypassPercentage of womenMajor amputationGraft outcomePostoperative complicationsIncisional complicationsOcclusive diseasePostoperative outcomesLimb salvageRenal diseaseBypass graftPatient selectionVein graftsMorbidity rate