2018
The effect of increasing catheter distance from the deep junction on the outcomes of radiofrequency vein ablation
Aurshina A, Zhang Y, Wang F, Cardella J, Orion K, Sumpio B, Sarac T, Chaar C. The effect of increasing catheter distance from the deep junction on the outcomes of radiofrequency vein ablation. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Venous And Lymphatic Disorders 2018, 6: 614-620. PMID: 29784594, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2018.04.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVein ablationGroup BMultivariable analysisTechnical successClinical successRetrospective single-center reviewSingle-center reviewSuperficial venous refluxDeep venous thrombosisGroup A. Group BNumeric rating scalePast medical historyPredictors of recurrenceSaphenous vein ablationDeep venous systemLong-term recurrenceLarger vein diametersIntensity of symptomsCatheter distanceVenous refluxComplication rateVenous thrombosisRecurrence rateMean ageMedical history
2010
Amputations in an Ischemic Limb
Ziegler K, Sumpio B. Amputations in an Ischemic Limb. 2010, 441-454. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-84996-356-5_43.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchYear old white maleHistory of diabetesPast medical historyOld white maleProlonged bedrestStable anginaMalodorous dischargePrevious surgeryBlood pressureHeel ulcersIschemic limbsMedical historyTobacco historyLower extremitiesNursing staffLeft footHeart ratePrevious historyProgressive difficultyUlcersWhite malesExaminationAnginaHypertensionAmbulatesRuptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Weiss J, Sumpio B. Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm. 2010, 43-51. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-84996-356-5_4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAbdominal aortic aneurysmAortic aneurysmRuptured abdominal aortic aneurysmChronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseLower extremity pulsesSevere back painObstructive pulmonary diseaseShortness of breathHome oxygen therapyPast medical historyBilateral inguinal herniorrhaphyLoss of consciousnessAbdominal tendernessChest painBlood pressureOxygen therapyPulmonary diseaseBack painEmergency departmentInguinal herniorrhaphyMedical historySudden onsetMale presentsPainVital signs