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
2019
Management of Asymptomatic Popliteal Artery Aneurysms
Kim TI, Sumpio BE. Management of Asymptomatic Popliteal Artery Aneurysms. International Journal Of Angiology 2019, 28: 005-010. PMID: 30880884, PMCID: PMC6417913, DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1676792.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAsymptomatic popliteal artery aneurysmsPopliteal artery aneurysmsArtery aneurysmEndovascular repairCommon peripheral artery aneurysmsPeripheral artery aneurysmsChoice of repairEndovascular meansTreatment choiceLimb lossBetter outcomesProper diagnosisAneurysmsKey articlesHigh rateRepairMorbidityDiagnosis
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
2014
New advances in limb salvage.
Chin JA, Sumpio BE. New advances in limb salvage. Surgical Technology Online 2014, 25: 212-6. PMID: 25433346.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCritical limb ischemiaLimb salvageDistal vein patchType of therapyDrug-eluting stentsQuality of lifeEndovascular therapyLimb ischemiaPatient mortalityVein patchPoor outcomeEndovascular interventionTreatment optionsMorbid diseaseVascular surgerySurgical techniqueLimb lossHealthcare costsEpidemiologic problemNew advancesTherapySalvageInterventionFurther research