OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Phlebology is 3. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2020-11-01 to 2024-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Standard of care for lipedema in the United States	56
The American Venous Forum, American Vein and Lymphatic Society and the Society for Vascular Medicine expert opinion consensus on lymphedema diagnosis and treatment	38
The Symptoms-Varices-Pathophysiology classification of pelvic venous disorders: A report of the American Vein & Lymphatic Society International Working Group on Pelvic Venous Disorders	25
Ultrasound criteria for lipedema diagnosis	22
The effectiveness of early anticoagulant treatment in Covid-19 patients	21
Incidence of deep venous thrombosis in COVID-19 hospitalized patients during the first peak of the Italian outbreak	21
COVID-19 related thrombosis: A mini-review	18
A systematic review and meta-analysis comparing the efficacy of cyanoacrylate ablation over endovenous thermal ablation for treating incompetent saphenous veins	15
The efficiency of exercise training in patients with venous insufficiency: A double blinded, randomized controlled trial	14
899 serious adverse events including 13 deaths, 7 strokes, 211 thromboembolic events, and 482 immune reactions: The untold story of cyanoacrylate adhesive closure	12
Systematic literature review and network Meta-analysis of sulodexide and other drugs in chronic venous disease	12
The effects of water immersion and walking on leg volume, ankle circumference and epifascial thickness in healthy subjects with occupational edema	11
Sclerotherapy of lower limb veins: Indications, contraindications and treatment strategies to prevent complications – A consensus document of the International Union of Phlebology-2023	10
The accuracy and precision of interface pressure measuring devices: A systematic review	9
An online survey of pelvic congestion support group members regarding comorbid symptoms and syndromes	9
Evaluation of physical activity level and exercise capacity in patients with varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency	9
Modification of protocol with one extra drop of endovascular cyanoacrylate improved closure rates in incompetent great saphenous veins	9
A multi-institutional review of endovenous thermal ablation of the saphenous vein finds male sex and use of anticoagulation are predictors of long-term failure	9
A genome-wide association study for varicose veins	9
Biomechanical alterations in lower limb lymphedema: Implications for walking ability and rehabilitation	8
Rivaroxaban for the prevention of venous thromboembolism after radiofrequency ablation of saphenous veins concomitant with miniphlebectomy, sclerotherapy, or no treatment of varicose tributaries	8
Effect of pneumatic compression device and stocking use on symptoms and quality of life in women with lipedema: A proof-in-principle randomized trial	8
Venous malformations: Coagulopathy control and treatment methods	8
Abstracts for the UIP XIX World Congress of Phlebology, 12–16 September 2022, Istanbul, Turkey	8
Outcomes of cyanoacrylate closure of the truncal varicose vein insufficiency: A comparison between young and elderly patients	7

A randomised controlled clinical trial comparing the effectiveness of bandaging compared to the JuxtaCures™ device in the management of people with venous ulceration: Feasibility study	7
The efficacy of change in limb volume on functional mobility, health-related quality of life, social appearance anxiety, and depression in patients with lower extremity lymphedema	7
Decreased mobility, lack of social support, haemosiderosis and use of antidepressant medications may predict recurrent venous leg ulcers within 12 months of healing: A prospective longitudinal study	7
Compression treatment in acute symptomatic proximal deep venous thrombosis – Results of a worldwide survey	7
Ultrasound-guided cyanoacrylate injection for the treatment of incompetent perforator veins	7
A comparative analysis of the efficacy and safety of therapeutic interventions in phlegmasia cerulea dolens	7
May Thurner syndrome: Sixty years later	6
Totally implantable venous access ports: A systematic review and meta-analysis comparing subclavian and internal jugular vein punctures	6
Mechanical prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism prevention in obese individuals	6
Respiratory changes in biometry of suprarenal inferior vena cava in patients with varicose veins of lower extremities	6
Nitinol stents placed in iliac veins are not associated with prolonged back pain	5
Systematic review of exercise therapy in the management of post-thrombotic syndrome	5
Registry to investigate the efficacy and safety of the VenaBlock^© VeIn SEaling system for VaRicose veins in SingApore – Six months results of the RIVIERA trial	5
Inferior vena cava filters utilization in patients with venous thromboembolism: Analysis of a database of a tertiary hospital	5
Clinical results of polidocanol sclerotherapy in venous malformation treatment: Patient-perceived improvement and satisfaction	5
Clinical profile and management of external jugular vein aneurysms	5
Adverse neurological events after sodium tetradecyl sulfate foam sclerotherapy – A prospective, observational study of 8056 treatments	5
Ambulatory outpatient venous surgery service: An examination of patient satisfaction and experiences	5
Vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia with atypical vein thrombosis: Implications for clinical practice	5
Treatment of superficial vein thrombosis with intermediate dose of tinzaparin: A real word cohort study – The SeVEN EXTension study	5
Numerical modeling of blood flow in the internal jugular vein with the use of computational fluid mechanics software	5
Impact of statin treatment on patients diagnosed with chronic venous disease. Morphological analysis of the venous wall and clinical implications	5
Analysis of adverse events with sclerosants reported to the United States Food and Drug Administration	5
A systematic review and meta-analysis of treatment modalities for anterior accessory saphenous vein insufficiency	5
A 10-year experience of leiomyosarcoma of the inferior vena cava	5
A randomised controlled trial of neuromuscular stimulation in non-operative venous disease improves clinical and symptomatic status	5
Prevalence of left iliac vein compression in an asymptomatic population and patients with left iliofemoral deep vein thrombosis: A multicenter cross-sectional study in southern China	5
Strategy to prevent nerve injury and deep vein thrombosis in radiofrequency segmental thermal ablation of the saphenous veins using a new objective pain scale	4
Current strategies for endovascular management of varicose veins: An updated review of superficial ablation technologies	4
Midterm outcomes (2 years) using the Venovo™ and Sinus Obliquus™ venous stents in the treatment of non-thrombotic and post-thrombotic iliac vein lesions – Results from a multi-centre Asian cohort	4
Selecting appropriate compression for lymphedema patients: American Vein and Lymphatic Society position statement	4
Association between varicose vein and atrial fibrillation—a population-based study in Taiwan	4
Relationship between great saphenous vein recanalization, venous symptoms reappearance, and varicose veins recurrence rates after endovenous radiofrequency ablation	4
Prospective comparative study evaluating the role of flavonoids after endovenous thermal ablation	4
Effects of different exercise methods of calf muscles on the hemodynamics of lower extremity vein	4
Prognostic role of elevated lactate in acute pulmonary embolism: A systematic review and meta-analysis	4
Correlation between climatic and biochemical parameters in etiopathogenesis of unprovoked deep vein thrombosis of the lower limbs	4
Nd:Yag laser combined with injection sclerotherapy in the treatment of reticular veins and telangiectasias (CLaCS method): A triple-blind randomized clinical trial comparing two sclerosing agents asso	4
Chronic venous disease, platelet and haemostatic abnormalities contribute to the pathogenesis of pigmented purpuric dermatoses	4
Compression versus no compression after endovenous radiofrequency ablation: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	4
What, if anything, should replace the Villalta score for post thrombotic syndrome?	4
Adjuvant radiofrequency thermocoagulation improves the outcome of liquid sclerotherapy in the treatment of spider veins of the leg: A pilot study	4
One-year outcome using cyanoacrylate glue to ablate truncal vein incompetence: A Singapore VenaSeal™ real-world post-market evaluation study (ASVS)	4
Prevalence and inventory of venous anatomical abnormalities in the arms of patients with combined capillary, venous and lymphatic malformations (Klippel–Trénaunay syndrome)	4
Skin necrosis following sclerotherapy. Part 2: Risk minimisation and management strategies	4
The influence of different sub-bandage pressure values in the prevention of recurrence of venous ulceration—A ten year follow-up	4
Acute iliofemoral DVT – What evidence is required to justify catheter-directed thrombolysis?	3
Relationship between clinical severity and hemodynamic impact of great saphenous vein incompetence using strain gauge plethysmography and duplex ultrasound	3
Phlebological insole: Can it help in the lymphoedema treatment? A scoping review	3
Conservative therapy significantly reduces patients’ chronic venous disease symptoms: A Caribbean insight into the VEIN Act Program	3

Efficiency of endovenous laser and glue ablation methods in comparison with conventional surgery for the treatment of venous ulcers	3
Risk of recurrent thromboembolic events according to treatment duration in patients with superficial vein thrombosis treated with intermediate dose of tinzaparin	3
Association between cardiac conditions with venous leg ulcers in patients with chronic venous insufficiency	3
Evolution of dedicated stents for deep venous revascularization – marching forward with cautious optimism	3
Effect of exercise therapy on PICC-associated venous thromboembolism: A meta-analysis	3
To scan the lot – or not? Are the calf veins important when scanning for possible deep vein thrombosis?	3
Pulmonary embolism secondary to deep venous thrombosis: A retrospective and observational study for clinical characteristics and risk stratification	3
Study on the correlation between high density lipoprotein and lower extremities deep venous thrombosis in patients undergoing hip arthroplasty	3
Treatment of venous malformations with tumescent-assisted sclero-embolic and ablative lasers (SEALs): Safe and effective long-term outcomes	3
The association between varicocele and other vascular diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis	3
Signaling pathways associated with structural changes in varicose veins: a case–control study	3
The role of hyaluronic acid in polidocanol foam: An in vitro study	3
A new method of monitoring catheter-directed thrombolysis for deep venous thrombosis—application of D-dimer and fibrinogen testing	3
Cardiac response to changes in central venous sonomorphology: Mechanism of impaired heart relaxation in patients with varicose veins of lower extremities	3
Clinical outcomes and echocardiographic characteristics between African American and Caucasian patients with acute pulmonary embolism	3
MiR-128-3p promotes the progression of deep venous thrombosis through binding SIRT1	3
Skin necrosis following sclerotherapy. Part 1: Differential diagnosis based on classification of pathogenic mechanisms	3
Venous aneurysms: When should we intervene?	3
Increased prevalence of deep vein thrombosis and mortality in patients with Covid-19 at a referral center in Brazil	3
Use of a novel Likert scale instrument to assess patient satisfaction following endovascular and surgical treatment of pelvic venous disorders	3
UK Royal Society of Medicine Venous Forum VTE Advice 2020	3
Management of superficial venous thrombosis in unevaluated situations: Cancer, severe renal impairment, pregnancy and post-partum	3
Retrieval of Bard Simon Nitinol inferior vena cava filters: Approaches, technical successes, complications, and clinical outcomes	3
Inter-observer reliability of a risk assessment model for venous thromboembolism in acutely-ill medical hospitalized patients: Results from a prospective cohort study	3
The effectiveness of different treatment methods in isolated telangiectasia and reticular vein treatment: A single-center prospective randomized study	3
Compression therapy, autonomic nervous system, and heart rate variability: A narrative review and our preliminary personal experience	3
Pilot single-arm study to investigate the efficacy and safety of endovenous Microwave ablations for treatment of varicose veins in Singapore – one year results of the MAESTRO registry	3
Long-term results and predictors of failure after mechanochemical endovenous ablation in the treatment of primary great saphenous vein incompetence	3
Comparison of mechanochemical ablation versus ligation and stripping for the treatment of incompetent small saphenous vein	3
Safety and effectiveness of indirect radiofrequency ablation (closure FAST) of incompetent great saphenous veins with Type I aneurysms: Long-term results radiofrequency ablation for saphenous aneurysm	3
Danger of floating venous thrombosis: myth or reality?	3
Impairments in ankle range of motion, dorsi and plantar flexors muscle strength and gait speed in patients with chronic venous disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis	3
Internal compression therapy, a novel method in the treatment of deep venous insufficiency: 18-month clinical results	3
Effects of leg compression and calf muscle contraction by active ankle motion on venous hemodynamics in sitting individuals	3