2023
Utility of Hook Sign in the Diagnosis of Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome
Chan S, Weininger G, Kozhimala M, Sumpio B, Levine L, Harris S, Zheng S, Ochoa Chaar C, Guzman R, Sumpio B. Utility of Hook Sign in the Diagnosis of Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2023, 94: 165-171. PMID: 37023920, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2023.03.018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAbdominal PainCeliac ArteryConstriction, PathologicFemaleHumansMaleMedian Arcuate Ligament SyndromeRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeConceptsMedian arcuate ligament syndromeBody mass indexCeliac artery compressionArcuate ligament syndromeCeliac arteryInstitutional review board-approved retrospective chart reviewDiagnosis of MALSElectronic medical record reviewMedian arcuate ligamentNonspecific abdominal painRetrospective chart reviewMedical record reviewTertiary academic centerSignificant predictorsHook signWilcoxon rank sum testRank sum testMALS patientsAbdominal painTomography angiography imagesArtery compressionChart reviewPatient demographicsArcuate ligamentRadiologic characteristics
2019
Safety and efficacy of venous ablation in octogenarians
Aurshina A, Zhang Y, Zhuo H, Cardella J, Orion K, Sumpio B, Sarac T, Chaar C. Safety and efficacy of venous ablation in octogenarians. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Venous And Lymphatic Disorders 2019, 7: 685-692. PMID: 31421837, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2019.05.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVenous ablationYounger patientsTechnical successClinical successAge groupsRetrospective single-center reviewSingle-center reviewResolution of symptomsNumeric rating scaleAdvanced clinical stageSuperficial venous insufficiencyLarger vein diametersIntensity of symptomsYounger age groupsCardiovascular comorbiditiesPain improvementConsecutive patientsOutpatient officePathophysiology (CEAP) classificationVenous insufficiencyVenous diseaseClinical stageDuplex ultrasoundPatient populationUltrasound findingsA Pilot Study of a Standardized Smoking Cessation Intervention for Patients with Vascular Disease
Rajaee S, Holder T, Indes JE, Muhs B, Sarac T, Sumpio B, Toll BA, Ochoa Chaar CI. A Pilot Study of a Standardized Smoking Cessation Intervention for Patients with Vascular Disease. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2019, 61: 91-99.e3. PMID: 31449932, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2019.06.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAneurysmCardiovascular AgentsCholinergic AgentsConnecticutEndovascular ProceduresFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedNicotinePatient Education as TopicPeripheral Arterial DiseasePilot ProjectsRisk FactorsRisk Reduction BehaviorSmokersSmokingSmoking CessationTime FactorsTobacco Use Cessation DevicesTransdermal PatchTreatment OutcomeVascular Surgical ProceduresConceptsSmoking cessation interventionIntervention groupSurgery providersPrimary outcomeCessation interventionsExact testBrief smoking cessation counselingCurrent smoking cessation practicesCarbon monoxide breath testingSmoking cessation counselingSmoking cessation practicesVascular surgery serviceSmoking cessation counseling sessionsTertiary care centerFree nicotine patchesSmoking cessation programOpen surgical proceduresOutpatient smoking cessation programFisher's exact testCessation counselingVascular complicationsStandard careNicotine patchNicotine replacementVascular patientsCosts and complications of endovascular inferior vena cava filter retrieval
Brahmandam A, Skrip L, Mojibian H, Aruny J, Sumpio B, Dardik A, Sarac T, Ochoa Chaar CI. Costs and complications of endovascular inferior vena cava filter retrieval. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Venous And Lymphatic Disorders 2019, 7: 653-659.e1. PMID: 31307952, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2019.02.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdvanced endovascular techniquesIVC filter retrievalFilter dwell timeInferior vena cava filter retrievalEndovascular techniquesFilter retrievalProcedural costsAdditional endovascular techniquesVenous ultrasound examinationVenous access sitesAbnormal radiologic findingsComputed tomography scanTotal procedural timeComplication rateMost complicationsPatient characteristicsTertiary centerRadiologic findingsOutside hospitalIVC filtersLower extremitiesTomography scanUltrasound examinationAccess siteBronchoscopy forcepsHigher Inpatient Mortality for Women after Intervention for Lifestyle Limiting Claudication
Miller SM, Sumpio BJ, Miller MS, Erben Y, Cordova AC, Sumpio BE. Higher Inpatient Mortality for Women after Intervention for Lifestyle Limiting Claudication. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2019, 58: 54-62. PMID: 30910650, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2019.01.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAge FactorsAgedComorbidityCritical IllnessDatabases, FactualEndovascular ProceduresFemaleHealth Status DisparitiesHospital MortalityHumansIntermittent ClaudicationIschemiaMalePatient AdmissionPeripheral Arterial DiseaseRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsSex FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesVascular Surgical ProceduresConceptsLifestyle-limiting claudicationHigher inpatient mortalityCritical limb ischemiaPeripheral artery diseaseInpatient mortalitySex-related differencesVascular interventionsEV interventionsArtery diseaseChronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseRegression analysisChronic renal failureObstructive pulmonary diseaseOpen surgical repairCoronary artery diseaseNationwide Inpatient SampleLogistic regression analysisChi-squared testLimb ischemiaRenal failureIndependent predictorsOpen repairPulmonary diseaseSurgical repairTreatment guidelines
2018
The effect of increasing catheter distance from the deep junction on the outcomes of radiofrequency vein ablation
Aurshina A, Zhang Y, Wang F, Cardella J, Orion K, Sumpio B, Sarac T, Chaar C. The effect of increasing catheter distance from the deep junction on the outcomes of radiofrequency vein ablation. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Venous And Lymphatic Disorders 2018, 6: 614-620. PMID: 29784594, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2018.04.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVein ablationGroup BMultivariable analysisTechnical successClinical successRetrospective single-center reviewSingle-center reviewSuperficial venous refluxDeep venous thrombosisGroup A. Group BNumeric rating scalePast medical historyPredictors of recurrenceSaphenous vein ablationDeep venous systemLong-term recurrenceLarger vein diametersIntensity of symptomsCatheter distanceVenous refluxComplication rateVenous thrombosisRecurrence rateMean ageMedical historyThe 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 successAcute Limb Ischemia in an 8-Year-Old Patient: A Case Report
Erben Y, Miller SM, Sumpio BJ, Dillon BJ, Lee AI, Blume P, Sumpio BE, Mena-Hurtado C. Acute Limb Ischemia in an 8-Year-Old Patient: A Case Report. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2018, 51: 327.e1-327.e8. PMID: 29655809, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2018.02.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnkle-brachial indexNormal ankle-brachial indexRight foot painAcute limb ischemiaLower extremity angiographyLeg length discrepancyFoot insertsIntermittent painIntravenous heparinFoot painLimb ischemiaOlder patientsNephrotic syndromeEmergency departmentPhysical examinationCapillary refillCase reportLength discrepancyLeft footPatient's motherPatientsPainMothersFootFasciotomyEndovascular interventions decrease length of hospitalization and are cost-effective in acute mesenteric ischemia
Erben Y, Protack CD, Jean RA, Sumpio BJ, Miller SM, Liu S, Trejo G, Sumpio BE. Endovascular interventions decrease length of hospitalization and are cost-effective in acute mesenteric ischemia. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2018, 68: 459-469. PMID: 29459015, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2017.11.078.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcute DiseaseAcute Kidney InjuryAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overComorbidityCost SavingsCost-Benefit AnalysisDatabases, FactualEndovascular ProceduresFemaleHospital CostsHospital MortalityHumansLength of StayLinear ModelsLogistic ModelsMaleMesenteric IschemiaMesenteric Vascular OcclusionMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisOdds RatioPatient DischargePropensity ScoreProportional Hazards ModelsRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsSplanchnic CirculationTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesVascular Surgical ProceduresYoung AdultConceptsAcute mesenteric ischemiaAcute kidney injuryEndovascular interventionHospital mortalityMesenteric ischemiaHospitalization costsOpen groupPropensity-adjusted logistic regression analysisTreatment of AMISevere Charlson Comorbidity IndexEnd pointCharlson Comorbidity IndexOpen surgical revascularizationPrimary end pointSecondary end pointsIncreased hazard ratioLength of hospitalizationMean hospitalization costNational Inpatient SampleCost of hospitalizationLogistic regression analysisSkilled nursing facilitiesLower mortality rateComorbidity indexHospital stayIncreased mortality in octogenarians treated for lifestyle limiting claudication
Erben Y, Mena‐Hurtado C, Miller S, Jean R, Sumpio BJ, Velasquez CA, Mojibian H, Aruny J, Dardik A, Sumpio B. Increased mortality in octogenarians treated for lifestyle limiting claudication. Catheterization And Cardiovascular Interventions 2018, 91: 1331-1338. PMID: 29405592, DOI: 10.1002/ccd.27523.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAge FactorsAgedAged, 80 and overComorbidityDatabases, FactualEndovascular ProceduresFemaleHealth StatusHumansIntermittent ClaudicationLength of StayMaleMiddle AgedPeripheral Arterial DiseaseRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesVascular Surgical ProceduresConceptsCharlson Comorbidity IndexOpen surgeryTreatment modalitiesHigher Charlson comorbidity indexMean Charlson Comorbidity IndexYounger cohortsInfectious wound complicationsInfra-inguinal interventionsAcute kidney injuryPeripheral arterial diseasePeripheral artery diseaseCongestive heart failureNationwide Inpatient SampleBinary logistic regression analysisLogistic regression analysisSkilled nursing facilitiesTreatment of LLCHospital mortalityComorbidity indexExercise therapyHospital stayKidney injuryOverall morbidityWound complicationsLonger LOS
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 riskAngioplastyMeta-analysis of individual-patient data from EVAR-1, DREAM, OVER and ACE trials comparing outcomes of endovascular or open repair for abdominal aortic aneurysm over 5 years
Powell J, Sweeting M, Ulug P, Blankensteijn J, Lederle F, Becquemin J, Greenhalgh R, , Greenhalgh R, Beard J, Buxton M, Brown L, Harris P, Powell J, Rose J, Russell I, Sculpher M, Thompson S, Lilford R, Bell P, Greenhalgh R, Whitaker S, Poole‐Wilson T, Ruckley C, Campbell W, Dean M, Ruttley M, Coles E, Powell J, Halliday A, Gibbs S, Brown L, Epstein D, Sculpher M, Thompson S, Hannon R, Johnston L, Bradbury A, Henderson M, Parvin S, Shepherd D, Greenhalgh R, Mitchell A, Edwards P, Abbott G, Higman D, Vohra A, Ashley S, Robottom C, Wyatt M, Rose J, Byrne D, Edwards R, Leiberman D, McCarter D, Taylor P, Reidy J, Wilkinson A, Ettles D, Clason A, Leen G, Wilson N, Downes M, Walker S, Lavelle J, Gough M, McPherson S, Scott D, Kessell D, Naylor R, Sayers R, Fishwick N, Harris P, Gould D, Walker M, Chalmers N, Garnham A, Collins M, Beard J, Gaines P, Ashour M, Uberoi R, Braithwaite B, Whitaker S, Davies J, Travis S, Hamilton G, Platts A, Shandall A, Sullivan B, Sobeh M, Matson M, Fox A, Orme R, Yusef W, Doyle T, Horrocks M, Hardman J, Blair P, Ellis P, Morris G, Odurny A, Vohra R, Duddy M, Thompson M, Loosemore T, Belli A, Morgan R, Adiseshiah M, Brookes J, McCollum C, Ashleigh R, Aukett M, Baker S, Barbe E, Batson N, Bell J, Blundell J, Boardley D, Boyes S, Brown O, Bryce J, Carmichael M, Chance T, Coleman J, Cosgrove C, Curran G, Dennison T, Devine C, Dewhirst N, Errington B, Farrell H, Fisher C, Fulford P, Gough M, Graham C, Hooper R, Horne G, Horrocks L, Hughes B, Hutchings T, Ireland M, Judge C, Kelly L, Kemp J, Kite A, Kivela M, Lapworth M, Lee C, Linekar L, Mahmood A, March L, Martin J, Matharu N, McGuigen K, Morris‐Vincent P, Murray S, Murtagh A, Owen G, Ramoutar V, Rippin C, Rowley J, Sinclair J, Spencer S, Taylor V, Tomlinson C, Ward S, Wealleans V, West J, White K, Williams J, Wilson L, Grobbee D, Blankensteijn J, Bak A, Buth J, Pattynama P, Verhoeven E, van Voorthuisen A, Blankensteijn J, Balm R, Buth J, Cuypers P, Grobbee D, Prinssen M, van Sambeek M, Verhoeven E, Baas A, Hunink M, van Engelshoven J, Jacobs M, de Mol B, van Bockel J, Balm R, Reekers J, Tielbeek X, Verhoeven E, Wisselink W, Boekema N, Heuveling L, Sikking I, Prinssen M, Balm R, Blankensteijn J, Buth J, Cuypers P, van Sambeek M, Verhoeven E, de Bruin J, Baas A, Blankensteijn J, Prinssen M, Buth J, Tielbeek A, Blankensteijn J, Balm R, Reekers J, van Sambeek M, Pattynama P, Verhoeven E, Prins T, van der Ham A, van der Velden J, van Sterkenburg S, ten Haken G, Bruijninckx C, van Overhagen H, Tutein Nolthenius R, Hendriksz T, Teijink J, Odink H, de Smet A, Vroegindeweij D, van Loenhout R, Rutten M, Hamming J, Lampmann L, Bender M, Pasmans H, Vahl A, de Vries C, Mackaay A, van Dortmont L, van der Vliet A, Schultze Kool L, Boomsma J, van Dop H, de Mol van Otterloo J, de Rooij T, Smits T, Yilmaz E, Wisselink W, van den Berg F, Visser M, van der Linden E, Schurink G, de Haan M, Smeets H, Stabel P, van Elst F, Poniewierski J, Vermassen F, Lederle F, Freischlag J, Kohler T, 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Sayed H, Reed A, Ruf M, Ross S, Jean‐Claude J, Pinault G, Kang P, White N, Eiseman M, Jones T, Timaran C, Modrall J, Welborn M, Lopez J, Nguyen T, Chacko J, Granke K, Vouyouka A, Olgren E, Chand P, Allende B, Ranella M, Yales C, Whitehill T, Krupski T, Nehler M, Johnson S, Jones D, Strecker P, Bhola M, Shortell C, Gray J, Lawson J, McCann R, Sebastian M, Kistler Tetterton J, Blackwell C, Prinzo P, Lee N, Padberg F, Cerveira J, Lal B, Zickler R, Hauck K, Berceli S, Lee W, Ozaki C, Nelson P, Irwin A, Baum R, Aulivola B, Rodriguez H, Littooy F, Greisler H, O'Sullivan M, Kougias P, Lin P, Bush R, Guinn G, Bechara C, Cagiannos C, Pisimisis G, Barshes N, Pillack S, Guillory B, Cikrit D, Lalka S, Lemmon G, Nachreiner R, Rusomaroff M, O'Brien E, Cullen J, Hoballah J, Sharp W, McCandless J, Beach V, Minion D, Schwarcz T, Kimbrough J, Ashe L, Rockich A, Warner‐Carpenter J, Moursi M, Eidt J, Brock S, Bianchi C, Bishop V, Gordon I, Fujitani R, Kubaska S, Behdad M, Azadegan R, Ma Agas C, Zalecki K, 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Riveros M, Mills J, Hughes J, Escalante A, Psalms S, Day N, Macsata R, Sidawy A, Weiswasser J, Arora S, Jasper B, Dardik A, Gahtan V, Muhs B, Sumpio B, Gusberg R, Spector M, Pollak J, Aruny J, Kelly E, Wong J, Vasilas P, Joncas C, Gelabert H, DeVirgillio C, Rigberg D, Cole L, Becquemin J, Marzelle J, Becquemin J, Sapoval M, Becquemin J, Favre J, Watelet J, Lermusiaux P, Sapoval M, Lepage E, Hemery F, Dolbeau G, Hawajry N, Cunin P, Harris P, Stockx L, Chatellier G, Mialhe C, Fiessinger J, Pagny L, Kobeiter H, Boissier C, Lacroix P, Ledru F, Pinot J, Deux J, Tzvetkov B, Duvaldestin P, Watelet J, Jourdain C, David V, Enouf D, Ady N, Krimi A, Boudjema N, Jousset Y, Enon B, Blin V, Picquet J, L'Hoste P, Thouveny F, Borie H, Kowarski S, Pernes J, Auguste M, Becquemin J, Desgranges P, Allaire E, Marzelle J, Kobeiter H, Meaulle P, Chaix D, Juliae P, Fabiani J, Chevalier P, Combes M, Seguin A, Belhomme D, Sapoval M, Baque J, Pellerin O, Favre J, Barral X, Veyret C, Watelet J, Peillon C, Plissonier D, Thomas P, Clavier E, Lermusiaux P, Martinez R, Bleuet F, C D, Verhoye J, Langanay T, Heautot J, Koussa M, Haulon S, Halna P, Destrieux L, Lions C, Wiloteaux S, Beregi J, Bergeron P, Pinot J, Patra P, Costargent A, Chaillou P, D'Alicourt A, Goueffic Y, Cheysson E, Parrot A, Garance P, Demon A, Tyazi A, Pillet J, Lescalie F, Tilly G, Steinmetz E, Favier C, Brenot R, Krause D, Cercueil J, Vahdat O, Sauer M, Soula P, Querian A, Garcia O, Levade M, Colombier D, Cardon J, Joyeux A, Borrelly P, Dogas G, Magnan P, Branchereau A, Bartoli J, Hassen‐Khodja R, Batt M, Planchard P, Bouillanne P, Haudebourg P, Bayne J, Gouny P, Badra A, Braesco J, Nonent M, Lucas A, Cardon A, Kerdiles Y, Rolland Y, Kassab M, Brillu C, Goubault F, Tailboux L, Darrieux H, Briand O, Maillard J, Varty K, Cousins C. Meta-analysis of individual-patient data from EVAR-1, DREAM, OVER and ACE trials comparing outcomes of endovascular or open repair for abdominal aortic aneurysm over 5 years. British Journal Of Surgery 2017, 104: 166-178. PMID: 28160528, PMCID: PMC5299468, DOI: 10.1002/bjs.10430.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsElective endovascular aneurysm repairEarly survival advantageEVAR groupOpen repairIndividual patient dataAbdominal aortic aneurysmSurvival advantageEVAR-1Artery diseaseAortic aneurysmPrevious coronary artery diseaseBrachial pressure indexModerate renal dysfunctionPeripheral artery diseaseCoronary artery diseaseEndovascular aneurysm repairPrespecified analysis planOperative mortalityRenal dysfunctionAneurysm repairEarly mortalityACE trialLower ankleLower mortalityMortality advantage
2016
Percutaneous endovascular aneurysm repair in morbidly obese patients
Chin JA, Skrip L, Sumpio BE, Cardella JA, Indes JE, Sarac TP, Dardik A, Chaar C. Percutaneous endovascular aneurysm repair in morbidly obese patients. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2016, 65: 643-650.e1. PMID: 28034584, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2016.06.115.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAneurysmCatheterization, PeripheralChi-Square DistributionDatabases, FactualEndovascular ProceduresFemaleFemoral ArteryHumansMaleMiddle AgedObesity, MorbidOperative TimePostoperative ComplicationsPuncturesRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesWound HealingConceptsEndovascular aneurysm repairMO patientsSuperobese patientsObese patientsAneurysm repairSurgical outcomesSevere chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseShorter total operation timeTotal endovascular aneurysm repairChronic obstructive pulmonary diseasePercutaneous endovascular aneurysm repairSurgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program filesMorbidly obese patientsObstructive pulmonary diseaseSimilar baseline characteristicsPercutaneous femoral accessCurrent Procedural TerminologyPEVAR groupBaseline comorbiditiesWound complicationsBaseline characteristicsFemoral accessPulmonary diseaseTotal operation timeFemoral cutdownExplantation of infected aortic aneurysm and endograft with ascending aorta to mesenteric bypass for mesenteric ischemia
Gates L, Chin JA, Bonde PN, Chaar C, Sumpio BE, Sarac TP. Explantation of infected aortic aneurysm and endograft with ascending aorta to mesenteric bypass for mesenteric ischemia. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2016, 65: 219-223. PMID: 27183855, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2016.03.411.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAneurysm, InfectedAnti-Bacterial AgentsAortic Aneurysm, AbdominalAortographyBlood Vessel ProsthesisBlood Vessel Prosthesis ImplantationCeliac ArteryCoated Materials, BiocompatibleCollateral CirculationComputed Tomography AngiographyDevice RemovalEndovascular ProceduresHepatic ArteryHumansMaleMesenteric Artery, SuperiorMesenteric IschemiaMesenteric Vascular OcclusionProsthesis-Related InfectionsReoperationRifampinSplanchnic CirculationTreatment OutcomeConceptsAortic aneurysmBilateral renal arteriesSurgical revascularization techniquesSuperior mesenteric arteryAbdominal aortic aneurysmAxillobifemoral bypassGelsoft graftAbdominal painMesenteric ischemiaRevascularization techniquesThoracoabdominal aortaInferior mesentericMesenteric arteryRenal arterySurgical issuesMesenteric bypassAneurysmsAortaPrevious treatmentEndograftArteryBypassMesentericResectionIschemiaSystemic and cell-specific mechanisms of vasculopathy induced by human immunodeficiency virus and highly active antiretroviral therapy
Haser GC, Sumpio B. Systemic and cell-specific mechanisms of vasculopathy induced by human immunodeficiency virus and highly active antiretroviral therapy. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2016, 65: 849-859. PMID: 26994951, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2016.01.036.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman immunodeficiency virusActive antiretroviral therapySmooth muscle cellsAntiretroviral therapyHIV patientsImmunodeficiency virusTraditional cardiovascular risk factorsMuscle cellsEndothelial cellsCardiovascular risk factorsChronic immune activationSerious cardiovascular eventsDevelopment of atherosclerosisVascular systemCardiovascular eventsVascular complicationsHIV medicationsChronic inflammationImmune activationMyocardial infarctionRisk factorsCell-specific mechanismsGeneral populationCholesterol metabolismCardiovascular pathology
2015
Consequences of hypogastric artery ligation, embolization, or coverage
Chitragari G, Schlosser FJ, Chaar C, Sumpio BE. Consequences of hypogastric artery ligation, embolization, or coverage. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2015, 62: 1340-1347.e1. PMID: 26386508, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2015.08.053.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVascular surgery patientsHypogastric arteryIschemic complicationsVascular surgeryProximal interruptionSurgery patientsComplication rateMedian ageOncology patientsRisk factorsSignificant differencesHypogastric artery ligationIschemic complication rateDevelopment of complicationsSpinal cord ischemiaData of patientsClear risk factorsButtock claudicationButtock necrosisColonic ischemiaCord ischemiaBilateral embolizationDistal embolizationProximal embolizationControlled TrialsCost-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 aneurysmVenous Ulcer: Late Complication of a Traumatic Arteriovenous Fistula
Young CJ, Dardik A, Sumpio B, Indes J, Muhs B, Chaar C. Venous Ulcer: Late Complication of a Traumatic Arteriovenous Fistula. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2015, 29: 836.e1-836.e3. PMID: 25725283, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2014.11.020.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesConceptsTraumatic AVFsLate complicationsArteriovenous fistula formationCongestive heart failureTraumatic arteriovenous fistulaDistal ischemiaHard signsVenous dilatationHeart failureInitial presentationOpen repairFistula formationVenous congestionArteriovenous fistulaVascular injuryCase reportAVFOperating roomComplicationsInjurySignsFistulaIschemiaUlcersPatients
2014
Open repair, endovascular repair, and conservative management of true splenic artery aneurysms
Hogendoorn W, Lavida A, Hunink MG, Moll FL, Geroulakos G, Muhs BE, Sumpio BE. Open repair, endovascular repair, and conservative management of true splenic artery aneurysms. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2014, 60: 1667-1676.e1. PMID: 25264364, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2014.08.067.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTrue splenic artery aneurysmsSplenic artery aneurysmLate mortality rateEndovascular repairConservative managementSystematic reviewPerioperative mortalityOpen repairArtery aneurysmMortality rateManagement of SAAHigher late mortality rateRuptured splenic artery aneurysmEV groupGood short-term resultsHigh perioperative mortalityLow perioperative mortalityNumber of reinterventionsMajor treatment modalityTreatment of choiceSmall-sized aneurysmsMeta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelinesShort-term resultsPreferred Reporting ItemsCONS groupCosts of repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm with different devices in a multicenter randomized trial
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