2010
Retrospective evaluation of clinical outcomes in subjects with split‐thickness skin graft: comparing V.A.C.® therapy and conventional therapy in foot and ankle reconstructive surgeries
Blume PA, Key JJ, Thakor P, Thakor S, Sumpio B. Retrospective evaluation of clinical outcomes in subjects with split‐thickness skin graft: comparing V.A.C.® therapy and conventional therapy in foot and ankle reconstructive surgeries. International Wound Journal 2010, 7: 480-487. PMID: 20825510, PMCID: PMC7951281, DOI: 10.1111/j.1742-481x.2010.00728.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnkle reconstructive surgeryConventional therapyGraft survivalNPWT/ROCFClinical outcomesReconstructive surgerySplit-thickness skin graft survivalSplit-thickness skin graftNegative pressure wound therapyDuration of graftImproved graft survivalOverall graft takeVacuum-Assisted TherapySkin graft survivalPressure wound therapyGraft failureRetrospective reviewRetrospective studyOutpatient treatmentGraft takeSkin graftsCT groupWound therapyRetrospective evaluationLevel I
2004
The Multidisciplinary Approach to Limb Salvage
Sumpio BE, Aruny J, Blume PA. The Multidisciplinary Approach to Limb Salvage. Acta Chirurgica Belgica 2004, 104: 647-653. PMID: 15663269, DOI: 10.1080/00015458.2004.11679637.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNon-diabetic patientsPrimary care physiciansMultidisciplinary approachLower extremity woundsComprehensive treatment protocolAggressive treatmentConsiderable morbidityLimb salvageCare physiciansMetabolic derangementsVascular diseaseClinical trialsExtremity woundsVascular surgeonsTreatment protocolLower limbsFoot abnormalitiesPlastic surgeonsCareful assessmentPatientsPodiatristsPhysiciansSurgeonsMorbidityUlceration
2000
Foot Ulcers
Sumpio BE. Foot Ulcers. New England Journal Of Medicine 2000, 343: 787-793. PMID: 10984568, DOI: 10.1056/nejm200009143431107.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary care physiciansComprehensive treatment protocolMajor amputationPedal woundsAggressive treatmentFoot complicationsCare physiciansFoot ulcersVascular diseaseEarly recognitionRisk factorsPatient educationBiomechanical abnormalitiesTreatment protocolPrevents infectionOptimal managementSkin integrityCareful assessmentMultidisciplinary approachInfectionUlcerationComplicationsUlcersAmputationManagement