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 findingsCosts and complications of endovascular inferior vena cava filter retrieval
Brahmandam A, Skrip L, Mojibian H, Aruny J, Sumpio B, Dardik A, Sarac T, Ochoa Chaar CI. Costs and complications of endovascular inferior vena cava filter retrieval. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Venous And Lymphatic Disorders 2019, 7: 653-659.e1. PMID: 31307952, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2019.02.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdvanced endovascular techniquesIVC filter retrievalFilter dwell timeInferior vena cava filter retrievalEndovascular techniquesFilter retrievalProcedural costsAdditional endovascular techniquesVenous ultrasound examinationVenous access sitesAbnormal radiologic findingsComputed tomography scanTotal procedural timeComplication rateMost complicationsPatient characteristicsTertiary centerRadiologic findingsOutside hospitalIVC filtersLower extremitiesTomography scanUltrasound examinationAccess siteBronchoscopy forcepsHigher Inpatient Mortality for Women after Intervention for Lifestyle Limiting Claudication
Miller SM, Sumpio BJ, Miller MS, Erben Y, Cordova AC, Sumpio BE. Higher Inpatient Mortality for Women after Intervention for Lifestyle Limiting Claudication. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2019, 58: 54-62. PMID: 30910650, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2019.01.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAge FactorsAgedComorbidityCritical IllnessDatabases, FactualEndovascular ProceduresFemaleHealth Status DisparitiesHospital MortalityHumansIntermittent ClaudicationIschemiaMalePatient AdmissionPeripheral Arterial DiseaseRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsSex FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesVascular Surgical ProceduresConceptsLifestyle-limiting claudicationHigher inpatient mortalityCritical limb ischemiaPeripheral artery diseaseInpatient mortalitySex-related differencesVascular interventionsEV interventionsArtery diseaseChronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseRegression analysisChronic renal failureObstructive pulmonary diseaseOpen surgical repairCoronary artery diseaseNationwide Inpatient SampleLogistic regression analysisChi-squared testLimb ischemiaRenal failureIndependent predictorsOpen repairPulmonary diseaseSurgical repairTreatment guidelines
2018
Improved mortality in treatment of patients with endovascular interventions for chronic mesenteric ischemia
Erben Y, Jean RA, Protack CD, Chiu AS, Liu S, Sumpio BJ, Miller SM, Sumpio BE. Improved mortality in treatment of patients with endovascular interventions for chronic mesenteric ischemia. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2018, 67: 1805-1812. PMID: 29395425, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2017.10.071.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic mesenteric ischemiaCost of hospitalizationNational Inpatient SampleMesenteric ischemiaHospital factorsENDO groupCharlson Comorbidity Index scoreEnd pointComorbidity Index scorePrimary end pointSecondary end pointsTreatment of patientsHealth care costsLower mortality rateHospital mortalityHospital stayImproved mortalityLonger LOSMean LOSImproved survivalMean ageEndovascular interventionInpatient SampleOpen groupDevastating diagnosis
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
2016
Systemic and cell-specific mechanisms of vasculopathy induced by human immunodeficiency virus and highly active antiretroviral therapy
Haser GC, Sumpio B. Systemic and cell-specific mechanisms of vasculopathy induced by human immunodeficiency virus and highly active antiretroviral therapy. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2016, 65: 849-859. PMID: 26994951, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2016.01.036.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman immunodeficiency virusActive antiretroviral therapySmooth muscle cellsAntiretroviral therapyHIV patientsImmunodeficiency virusTraditional cardiovascular risk factorsMuscle cellsEndothelial cellsCardiovascular risk factorsChronic immune activationSerious cardiovascular eventsDevelopment of atherosclerosisVascular systemCardiovascular eventsVascular complicationsHIV medicationsChronic inflammationImmune activationMyocardial infarctionRisk factorsCell-specific mechanismsGeneral populationCholesterol metabolismCardiovascular pathology
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 TrialsCost-effectiveness of endovascular repair, open repair, and conservative management of splenic artery aneurysms
Hogendoorn W, Lavida A, Hunink MG, Moll FL, Geroulakos G, Muhs BE, Sumpio BE. Cost-effectiveness of endovascular repair, open repair, and conservative management of splenic artery aneurysms. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2015, 61: 1432-1440. PMID: 25827968, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2014.12.064.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAge FactorsAgedAged, 80 and overAneurysmBlood Vessel Prosthesis ImplantationCost-Benefit AnalysisDecision Support TechniquesDecision TreesEndovascular ProceduresFemaleHealth Care CostsHumansMaleMarkov ChainsMiddle AgedModels, EconomicPatient SelectionPostoperative ComplicationsQuality of LifeRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsSex FactorsSoftwareSplenic ArteryTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeConceptsQuality-adjusted life yearsIncremental cost-effectiveness ratioHigher quality-adjusted life yearsReference case analysisProbabilistic sensitivity analysesCost-effectiveness ratioHealth care perspectiveExtensive sensitivity analysisSensitivity analysisDecision analysis modelLife yearsCost-effective treatmentSplenic artery aneurysmHypothetical cohortPerfect healthEndovascular repairConservative managementSmall gainsCostCare perspectiveFemale patientsAnalysis modelElderly patientsOpen repairArtery aneurysm
2014
Open repair, endovascular repair, and conservative management of true splenic artery aneurysms
Hogendoorn W, Lavida A, Hunink MG, Moll FL, Geroulakos G, Muhs BE, Sumpio BE. Open repair, endovascular repair, and conservative management of true splenic artery aneurysms. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2014, 60: 1667-1676.e1. PMID: 25264364, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2014.08.067.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTrue splenic artery aneurysmsSplenic artery aneurysmLate mortality rateEndovascular repairConservative managementSystematic reviewPerioperative mortalityOpen repairArtery aneurysmMortality rateManagement of SAAHigher late mortality rateRuptured splenic artery aneurysmEV groupGood short-term resultsHigh perioperative mortalityLow perioperative mortalityNumber of reinterventionsMajor treatment modalityTreatment of choiceSmall-sized aneurysmsMeta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelinesShort-term resultsPreferred Reporting ItemsCONS groupA 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 patientsA clinical decision model for selecting the most appropriate therapy for uncomplicated chronic dissections of the descending aorta
Hogendoorn W, Hunink MG, Schlösser FJ, Moll FL, Sumpio BE, Muhs BE. A clinical decision model for selecting the most appropriate therapy for uncomplicated chronic dissections of the descending aorta. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2014, 60: 20-30. PMID: 24613191, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2014.01.054.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInitial aortic diameterOptimal medical therapyOpen surgical repairHigh-risk patientsLow-risk patientsLarger aortic diametersAortic diameterPreferred treatment optionElderly patientsClinical decision modelDecision analysis modelYounger patientsPatient cohortTreatment optionsChronic Stanford type B aortic dissectionStanford type B aortic dissectionImmediate open surgical repairType B aortic dissectionAortic diameter thresholdSmaller aortic diametersB aortic dissectionEndovascular aortic repairMaximum aortic diameterMarkov decision analysis modelBest available evidence
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
2010
Endograft Collapse after Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair
Jonker FH, Schlosser FJ, Geirsson A, Sumpio BE, Moll FL, Muhs BE. Endograft Collapse after Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair. Journal Of Endovascular Therapy 2010, 17: 725-734. PMID: 21142480, DOI: 10.1583/10-3130.1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAorta, ThoracicAortic Aneurysm, ThoracicAortic DiseasesAortic DissectionAortographyBlood Vessel ProsthesisBlood Vessel Prosthesis ImplantationEndovascular ProceduresFemaleHumansKaplan-Meier EstimateMaleMiddle AgedPostoperative ComplicationsProsthesis DesignProsthesis FailureReoperationRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsStentsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeYoung AdultConceptsEndograft collapseEndovascular aortic repairAortic injuryAortic repairChronic type B aortic dissectionTraumatic thoracic aortic injuryThoracic endovascular aortic repairType B aortic dissectionProcedure-related deathsThoracic aortic injuryTraumatic aortic injuryCochrane Library CENTRALB aortic dissectionMedian time intervalLong-term outcomesStent-graft collapseAsymptomatic patientsEndovascular repairAortic dissectionAortic archTEVARCurrent endovascular devicesExcessive oversizingPatientsOptimal managementThe 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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsAmputation, SurgicalDiabetic FootFootHumansPhysical ExaminationPrognosisRisk AssessmentSomatosensory DisordersConceptsSemmes-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 evidenceUlcerationMeta-analysis of open versus endovascular repair for ruptured descending thoracic aortic aneurysm
Jonker FH, Trimarchi S, Verhagen HJ, Moll FL, Sumpio BE, Muhs BE. Meta-analysis of open versus endovascular repair for ruptured descending thoracic aortic aneurysm. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2010, 51: 1026-1032.e2. PMID: 20347700, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2009.10.103.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOpen repairThoracic aortic aneurysmEndovascular repairAortic aneurysmMyocardial infarctionMortality rateEndovascular thoracic aortic aneurysm repairThoracic aortic aneurysm repairAneurysm-related survivalCochrane Library CENTRALOpen surgical repairAortic aneurysm repairExcerpta Medica Database (EMBASE) databasesHigh mortality rateParaplegia rateTEVAR groupType of repairAdditional patientsAneurysm repairSurgical repairMean ageContemporary outcomesTreatment outcomesTEVARSmall series
2003
Do 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