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
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
2005
Review of Prevalence and Outcome of Vascular Disease in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus
Weiss JS, Sumpio BE. Review of Prevalence and Outcome of Vascular Disease in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus. European Journal Of Vascular And Endovascular Surgery 2005, 31: 143-150. PMID: 16203161, DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2005.08.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLower extremity arterial diseaseLimb salvage rateExtremity arterial diseaseCarotid artery stenosisAbdominal aortic aneurysmMortality riskSalvage rateArterial diseaseArtery stenosisEquivalent mortality riskRisk of complicationsReview of prevalenceAAA prevalencePerioperative morbidityDiabetes mellitusGraft patencyUndergo surgeryAortic aneurysmEquivalent patencyVascular diseaseIncrease prevalenceMorbidity riskEquivalent prevalenceIncrease riskPatients