2022
Heterogeneity in the guidelines for the management of diabetic foot disease in the Caribbean
Sumpio B, McConnie S, Maharaj D. Heterogeneity in the guidelines for the management of diabetic foot disease in the Caribbean. PLOS Global Public Health 2022, 2: e0000446. PMID: 36962244, PMCID: PMC10021831, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0000446.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDiabetic foot diseaseDF diseaseFoot diseaseMultidisciplinary teamLower extremity amputation ratesAmputation ratePodiatric careDiabetes mellitusSubsequent amputationInternational Working GroupVascular surgeryDiseaseHealth careMultidisciplinary approachDF problemMinority of countriesCareGuidelinesImplementation of strategiesCaribbean countriesStructured programWorking GroupRespondent countriesMellitusSurgery
2019
Use of Closed-Incision Negative-Pressure Therapy: Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery.
Wu RT, Sumpio BJ, Miller S, Sumpio BE. Use of Closed-Incision Negative-Pressure Therapy: Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2019, 143: 31s-35s. PMID: 30586101, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000005310.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNegative pressure therapyVascular surgeryClosed incision negative pressure therapyIncision negative pressure therapySurgical site infectionMedian sternotomy infectionsGroin woundsSerious sequelaeSite infectionSternotomy infectionsGauze dressingsTraditional gauze dressingsSurgeryTherapyCardiothoracicInfectionRecent enthusiasmComplicationsSequelae
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 Trials
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
2013
Clinical implications of the angiosome model in peripheral vascular disease
Sumpio BE, Forsythe RO, Ziegler KR, van Baal JG, Lepantalo MJ, Hinchliffe RJ. Clinical implications of the angiosome model in peripheral vascular disease. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2013, 58: 814-826. PMID: 23972249, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2013.06.056.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPeripheral vascular diseaseVascular diseaseAngiosome modelVascular surgeryCritical limb ischemiaLarger patient populationReperfusion strategyProspective trialRevascularization attemptsSuccessful revascularizationLimb ischemiaSecondary amputationProspective studyFluorescent angiographyPatient populationVascular operationsAngiosome conceptEndovascular proceduresUnhealed woundsSystematic reviewClinical implicationsDiseaseSurgeryCurrent literatureSignificant rate
2010
The role of interdisciplinary team approach in the management of the diabetic foot A Joint Statement from the Society for Vascular Surgery and the American Podiatric Medical Association
Sumpio BE, Armstrong DG, Lavery LA, Andros G, group S. The role of interdisciplinary team approach in the management of the diabetic foot A Joint Statement from the Society for Vascular Surgery and the American Podiatric Medical Association. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2010, 51: 1504-1506. PMID: 20488327, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2010.04.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAmerican Podiatric Medical AssociationDiabetic footVascular surgeryTeam approachCritical limb ischemiaMultidisciplinary team approachCare of patientsInterdisciplinary team approachMedical AssociationDiabetic populationLimb ischemiaMultidisciplinary teamClinical issuesJoint statementPatientsSurgeryCareBeneficial impactAssociationFootRepresentative groupIschemiaThe Role of Interdisciplinary Team Approach in the Management of the Diabetic Foot
Sumpio BE, Armstrong DG, Lavery LA, Andros G. The Role of Interdisciplinary Team Approach in the Management of the Diabetic Foot. Journal Of The American Podiatric Medical Association 2010, 100: 309-11. PMID: 20660885, DOI: 10.7547/1000309.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAmerican Podiatric Medical AssociationDiabetic footTeam approachCritical limb ischemiaMultidisciplinary team approachCare of patientsInterdisciplinary team approachDiabetic populationLimb ischemiaVascular surgeryMultidisciplinary teamClinical issuesPatientsMedical AssociationCareBeneficial impactJoint statementFootRepresentative groupIschemiaSurgery
2008
Role of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Treating Peripheral Vascular Graft Infections
Sumpio BE, Allie DE, Horvath KA, Marston WA, Meites HL, Mills JL, Orgill DP, Salazar JD, Song DH, Toursarkissian B. Role of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Treating Peripheral Vascular Graft Infections. Vascular 2008, 16: 194-200. PMID: 18845099, DOI: 10.2310/6670.2008.00041.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdministration, TopicalAnti-Infective AgentsDiabetic FootFemaleGroinHumansMaleNegative-Pressure Wound TherapyOcclusive DressingsPeripheral Vascular DiseasesPractice Guidelines as TopicProsthesis-Related InfectionsSurgical FlapsSurgical Wound InfectionVascular Surgical ProceduresWound HealingConceptsNegative pressure wound therapyPressure wound therapyGroin infectionWound therapyRole of NPWTLarger subcutaneous vesselsVascular graft infectionVascular surgical proceduresDiabetic foot ulcersOpen abdominal woundsGraft infectionWound complicationsFoot ulcersSurgical closureTreatment modalitiesBody of evidenceVascular surgeryAbdominal woundsLarge blood vesselsConsensus panelSurgical proceduresSubcutaneous vesselsComplex woundsProblematic woundsClinical practice
2004
Efficacy of Dextran Solutions in Vascular Surgery
Abir F, Barkhordarian S, Sumpio BE. Efficacy of Dextran Solutions in Vascular Surgery. Vascular And Endovascular Surgery 2004, 38: 483-491. PMID: 15592628, DOI: 10.1177/153857440403800601.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVascular surgeryMultiple randomized studiesProcedure-related strokeLower extremity bypassCarotid endarterectomy patientsEvidence-based dataEnglish-language articlesEfficacy of dextranInfragenicular bypassAntiplatelet therapyCEA patientsDistal bypassAntithrombotic medicationExtremity bypassRandomized studyEmbolic rateVenous conduitsEndarterectomy patientsVascular proceduresProphylactic agentAdjunctive proceduresMEDLINE searchOutflow vesselsComposite graftBetter outcomes
2003
An appraisal of different cardiac risk reduction strategies in vascular surgery patients
Kakisis JD, Abir F, Liapis CD, Sumpio BE. An appraisal of different cardiac risk reduction strategies in vascular surgery patients. European Journal Of Vascular And Endovascular Surgery 2003, 25: 493-504. PMID: 12787690, DOI: 10.1053/ejvs.2002.1851.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVascular surgeryPerioperative mortalityVascular proceduresAvailable pharmacological agentsCardiac risk reductionCoronary artery bypassVascular surgery patientsLow-risk patientsMyocardial infarction ratePercutaneous transluminal angioplastyCalcium channel blockersArtery bypassCardiac morbidityCardiac mortalityCoronary revascularizationInfarction ratePerioperative outcomesSurgery patientsTransluminal angioplastyOverall mortalityCardiac riskCardioprotective effectsPerioperative settingChannel blockersOutcome measuresDo vascular surgery patients need a cardiology work-up? A review of pre-operative cardiac clearance guidelines in vascular surgery
Abir F, Kakisis I, Sumpio B. Do vascular surgery patients need a cardiology work-up? A review of pre-operative cardiac clearance guidelines in vascular surgery. European Journal Of Vascular And Endovascular Surgery 2003, 25: 110-117. PMID: 12552470, DOI: 10.1053/ejvs.2002.1797.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNon-invasive cardiac testingVascular surgeryBeta blockadeCardiac testingRisk patientsRisk groupsNon-invasive cardiac testsVascular surgery patientsHigh-risk patientsLow-risk patientsPeripheral vascular surgeryHigh-risk groupNon-invasive testingCardiac complicationsCardiac morbidityCoronary revascularizationSurgery patientsCardiac testsPhysical examinationCardiac workPatientsSurgeryOperating roomBlockadeReview
2001
Basic science curriculum in vascular surgery residency
Sidawy A, Sumpio B, Clowes A, Rhodes R. Basic science curriculum in vascular surgery residency. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2001, 33: 854-860. PMID: 11296342, DOI: 10.1067/mva.2001.112233.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1998
Low molecular weight heparins: current use and indications
Quader M, Stump L, Sumpio B. Low molecular weight heparins: current use and indications. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 1998, 187: 641-658. PMID: 9849742, DOI: 10.1016/s1072-7515(98)00255-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUnfractionated heparinPrimary prophylaxisHeart diseaseSurgical proceduresIschemic heart diseaseValvular heart diseaseTreatment of patientsGeneral surgical proceduresAttention of cliniciansOrthopedic surgical proceduresEase of administrationSecondary prophylaxisPostoperative patientsPulmonary embolismThromboembolic complicationsUnstable anginaPredictable anticoagulationSignificant morbidityThromboembolic diseaseOutpatient settingMultiple traumaClinical trialsVascular surgerySimilar complicationsLMWHs
1989
Mechanical stress and cell growth Research initiatives in vascular surgery***Extended abstracts of studies presented on two programs sponsored by the National Institutes of Health, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, The Society for Vascular Surgery, and the International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery on Mar. 9–10, 1989, in Bethesda, Md.
Sumpio B. Mechanical stress and cell growth Research initiatives in vascular surgery***Extended abstracts of studies presented on two programs sponsored by the National Institutes of Health, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, The Society for Vascular Surgery, and the International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery on Mar. 9–10, 1989, in Bethesda, Md. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 1989, 10: 570-571. DOI: 10.1016/0741-5214(89)90146-8.Peer-Reviewed Original Research