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 effectiveness
2010
The Semmes Weinstein monofilament examination is a significant predictor of the risk of foot ulceration and amputation in patients with diabetes mellitus
Feng Y, Schlösser FJ, Sumpio BE. The Semmes Weinstein monofilament examination is a significant predictor of the risk of foot ulceration and amputation in patients with diabetes mellitus. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2010, 53: 220-226.e5. PMID: 20692793, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2010.06.100.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSemmes-Weinstein monofilament examinationLower extremity amputationDiabetes mellitusFoot ulcerationRelative riskMonofilament examinationDiabetic footPrognostic valueRisk of LEADiabetic peripheral neuropathyMEDLINE/PubMed databasePrognosis of patientsDiabetic foot ulcerationPublication date restrictionsEvidence-based toolsIndependent predictorsMajor complicationsPeripheral neuropathyPatient selectionExtremity amputationAbsolute riskDate restrictionsPrognostic studiesCurrent evidenceUlceration