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 findings
2014
Endovascular vs. Open Repair of Complicated Acute Type B Aortic Dissections
Hogendoorn W, Hunink MG, Schlösser FJ, Moll FL, Sumpio BE, Muhs BE. Endovascular vs. Open Repair of Complicated Acute Type B Aortic Dissections. Journal Of Endovascular Therapy 2014, 21: 503-514. PMID: 25101577, DOI: 10.1583/14-4716r.1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcute DiseaseAortic Aneurysm, ThoracicAortic DissectionComparative Effectiveness ResearchComputer SimulationDecision Support TechniquesEndovascular ProceduresEvidence-Based MedicineHumansMaleMarkov ChainsMiddle AgedPatient SelectionPostoperative ComplicationsQuality-Adjusted Life YearsReoperationRisk FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeVascular Surgical ProceduresConceptsComplicated acute type B aortic dissectionThoracic endovascular aortic repairOpen surgical repairQuality-adjusted life yearsAcute type B aortic dissectionType B aortic dissectionB aortic dissectionAortic dissectionAge groupsNumber of reinterventionsEndovascular aortic repairAortic-related complicationsDifferent clinical scenariosProbabilistic sensitivity analysesPerioperative mortalityEndovascular repairAortic repairOpen repairSurgical repairRelative riskMAIN OUTCOMEAortic anatomyClinical scenariosLife yearsComparative effectivenessA comparison of open and endovascular revascularization for chronic mesenteric ischemia in a clinical decision model
Hogendoorn W, Hunink MG, Schlösser FJ, Moll FL, Muhs BE, Sumpio BE. A comparison of open and endovascular revascularization for chronic mesenteric ischemia in a clinical decision model. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2014, 60: 715-725.e2. PMID: 24721175, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2014.03.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAge FactorsAgedAged, 80 and overComparative Effectiveness ResearchComputer SimulationCost-Benefit AnalysisDecision Support TechniquesEndovascular ProceduresFemaleHealth Care CostsHumansIschemiaMaleMarkov ChainsMesenteric IschemiaMiddle AgedPatient SelectionPredictive Value of TestsQuality of LifeQuality-Adjusted Life YearsReoperationRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsSex FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeVascular DiseasesVascular PatencyVascular Surgical ProceduresConceptsChronic mesenteric ischemiaIncremental cost-effectiveness ratioEndovascular revascularizationCost-effectiveness ratioMesenteric ischemiaFemale patientsMortality riskAge groupsGood short-term resultsDisease-specific mortality riskPatients 60 yearsOverall mortality riskMarkov state transition modelTreatment of choiceExpensive treatment strategiesShort-term resultsHealth care perspectiveHealth care costsDifferent clinical scenariosProbabilistic sensitivity analysesClinical decision modelDecision analysis modelOlder patientsConservative managementYounger patients