OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery is 4. 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 2020-04-01 to 2024-04-01.)

Article	Citations
The Role of Duplex Ultrasound in Microsurgical Reconstruction: Review and Technical Considerations	48
Impact of Smoking Status in Free Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery Perforator Flap Breast Reconstruction: A Multicenter Study	29
Free Flap Monitoring, Salvage, and Failure Timing: A Systematic Review	29
Superficial Circumflex Iliac Artery Perforator Flap as a Workhorse Flap: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis	27
Risk Factors for Lower Extremity Amputation Following Attempted Free Flap Limb Salvage	26
Plastic Surgery in the Time of COVID-19	23
The Impact of Indocyanine-Green Fluorescence Angiography on Intraoperative Decision-Making and Postoperative Outcome in Free Flap Surgery	22
A Meta-Analysis of Autologous Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction and Timing of Adjuvant Radiation Therapy	20
The Effect of Lavender Oil on Perioperative Pain, Anxiety, Depression, and Sleep after Microvascular Breast Reconstruction: A Prospective, Single-Blinded, Randomized, Controlled Trial	20
Risk Factors for Neuropathic Pain Following Major Upper Extremity Amputation	16
Comparison between Different Perforator Imaging Modalities for the Anterolateral Thigh Perforator Flap Transfer: A Prospective Study	15
Microsurgical Strategies for Prophylaxis of Cancer-Related Extremity Lymphedema: A Comprehensive Review of the Literature	15
Fat-Augmented Latissimus Dorsi versus Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap: Comparative Study in Delayed Autologous Breast Reconstruction	14
The Evolution of the Free Fibula Flap for Head and Neck Reconstruction: 21 Years of Experience with 128 Flaps	14
Racial Disparities in Outcomes of Reconstructive Breast Surgery: An Analysis of 51,362 Patients from the ACS-NSQIP	14
Microsurgery Fellowship Website and Social Media Presence: Are Programs Optimizing Recruitment Strategy?	14
Stratification of Surgical Risk in DIEP Breast Reconstruction Based on Classification of Obesity	13
Observations from Implementation of the ERAS Protocol after DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction	12
Intraoperative Real-Time Visualization of the Lymphatic Vessels Using Microscope-Integrated Laser Tomography	12
The Benefits of Expert Instruction in Microsurgery Courses	12
Perforator Variability of the Anterolateral Thigh Flap Identified on Computed Tomographic Angiography: Anatomic and Clinical Implications	12
The PAP Flap Breast Reconstruction: A Practical Option for Slim Patients	12
Robotic-Assisted Peripheral Nerve Surgery: A Systematic Review	11
Analysis of Speech and Functional Outcomes in Tongue Reconstruction after Hemiglossectomy	11
A Comparative Analysis of Immediate and Delayed-immediate Breast Reconstruction after Postmastectomy Radiation Therapy	10

Propeller Flaps for Reconstruction around the Foot and Ankle	10
Advantages of the Delayed–Immediate Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction: Extending the Choice	10
Content Validity of the LIMB-Q: A Patient-Reported Outcome Instrument for Lower Extremity Trauma Patients	10
Depressor Anguli Oris Myectomy versus Transfer to Depressor Labii Inferioris for Facial Symmetry in Synkinetic Facial Paralysis	10
Do Patient Expectations of Discharge Affect Length of Stay after Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap for Breast Reconstruction?	10
Analysis of 20-Year Trends in Medicare Reimbursement for Reconstructive Microsurgery	10
Water Reductive Effect of Lymphaticovenular Anastomosis on Upper-Limb Lymphedema: Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis and Comparison with Lower-Limb Lymphedema	10
Indocyanine Green Lymphography for Evaluation of Breast Lymphedema Secondary to Breast Cancer Treatments	10
A Retrospective Comparative Analysis of Latissimus Dorsi (LD) Flap Versus Thoracodorsal Artery Perforator (TDAP) Flap in Total Breast Reconstruction with Implants: A Pilot Study	9
Effects of Ischemic Preconditioning and C1 Esterase Inhibitor Administration following Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury in a Rat Skin Flap Model	9
Comparison of Various Modalities Utilized for Preoperative Planning in Microsurgical Reconstructive Surgery	9
Reconstruction Using Free Flaps for Diabetic Heel Defects: Outcomes and Risk Factor Analysis	9
Air Flow Cooling Improves Anterolateral Thigh Perforator Mapping Using the FLIR ONE Thermal Camera	9
The Cost Utility of Virtual Surgical Planning and Computer-Assisted Design/Computer-Assisted Manufacturing in Mandible Reconstruction Using the Free Fibula Osteocutaneous Flap	9
Importance of Vascularity and Selecting the Recipient Vessels of Lower Extremity Reconstruction	9
Outcomes of Free Muscle Flaps versus Free Fasciocutaneous Flaps for Lower Limb Reconstruction following Trauma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	8
Breast Reconstruction Completion in the Obese: Does Reconstruction Technique Make a Difference in Its Achievement?	8
The Use of Color Duplex Ultrasound for Local Perforator Flaps in the Extremity	8
Different Hydraulic Constructs to Optimize the Venous Drainage of DIEP Flaps in Breast Reconstruction: Decisional Algorithm and Review of the Literature	8
Surgical Techniques for Revascularization in Abdominal Wall Transplantation	8
Novel Porcine Kidney-Based Microsurgery Training Model for Developing Basic to Advanced Microsurgical Skills	8
Mapping 216 Perforator Flaps Using Highly Portable Tablet-Based Color Doppler Ultrasound (PT-CDU)	7
Intramuscular Near-Infrared Spectroscopy for Muscle Flap Monitoring in a Porcine Model	7
Economic Impact of Refinements in ERAS Pathways in DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction	7
Recent Advances in Ultrasound Technology: Ultra-High Frequency Ultrasound for Reconstructive Supermicrosurgery	7
Using Duplex Ultrasound for Recipient Vessel Selection	7
No Microscope? No Problem: A Systematic Review of Microscope-Free Microsurgery Training Models	7
Head and Neck Microsurgeon Practice Patterns and Perceptions Regarding Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis	7
Use of Preoperative High-Resolution Ultrasound System to Facilitate Elevation of the Superficial Circumflex Iliac Artery Perforator Flap	7
Delayed Distally Based Prophylactic Lymphaticovenular Anastomosis: Improved Functionality, Feasibility, and Oncologic Safety?	7
Characteristics of the Superficial Circumflex Iliac Artery Perforator Flap in a Western Population and a Practice Approach for Free Flap Reconstruction	7
Tissue Oximetry Readings Accurately Predict Late Complications in Patients Undergoing Free Flap Breast Reconstruction: Exploring the Optimal Cut Point Value	7
Surgical versus Nonsurgical Management of Postmastectomy Lymphedema: A Prospective Quality of Life Investigation	7
Preoperative Computed Tomography Angiography for ALT Flaps Optimizes Design and Reduces Operative Time	7
Histological Assessment of Wallerian Degeneration of the Rat Tibial Nerve Following Crush and Transection Injuries	7
Anatomy, Exposure, and Preparation of Recipient Vessels in Microsurgical Head and Neck Reconstruction	7
National Outcomes of Prophylactic Lymphovenous Bypass during Axillary Lymph Node Dissection	7
Evaluation of the Suprafascial Thin ALT Flap in Foot and Ankle Reconstruction	7
Impact of Intraoperative Hypothermia on Microsurgical Free Flap Reconstructions	7
An Algorithmic Approach to the Surgical Management of Sternal Dehiscence: A Single-Center Experience	7
Intraoperative Microvascular Complications in Autologous Breast Reconstruction: The Effects of Resident Training on Microsurgical Outcomes	7
Free Medial Femoral Condyle Flap for Reconstruction of Scaphoid Nonunion: A Systematic Review	7
Recipient Venule Selection and Anastomosis Configuration for Lymphaticovenular Anastomosis in Extremity Lymphedema: Algorithm Based on 1,000 Lymphaticovenular Anastomosis	7
Prevalence of Accessory Branches and Other Anatomical Variations in the Radial Artery Encountered during Radial Forearm Flap Harvest: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis	7
Rotational Thromboelastometry Derivative Fibrinogen–Platelet Ratio Predicts Thrombosis in Microsurgery	6
The Blue-Blood Porcine Chest Wall: A Novel Microsurgery Training Simulator for Internal Mammary Vessel Dissection and Anastomosis	6
Novel Classification of the Branching Patterns of the Superficial Branch and the Deep Branch of the Superficial Circumflex Iliac Artery and the Superficial Inferior Epigastric Artery on Computed Tomog	6
MicrosimUC: Validation of a Low-Cost, Portable, Do-It-Yourself Microsurgery Training Kit	6
A Structured, Microsurgical Training Curriculum Improves the Outcome in Lower Extremity Reconstruction Free Flap Residency Training: The Ludwigshafen Concept	6
Augmentation of Chicken Thigh Model with Fluorescence Imaging Allows for Real-Time, High Fidelity Assessment in Supermicrosurgery Training	6

The Versatility of the DCIA Free Flap: A Forgotten Flap? Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	6
Impact of Magnetic Resonance Lymphography on Lymphaticolvenular Anastomosis for Lower-Limb Lymphedema	6
Designing Lateral Thoracic Wall Perforator Flaps for Breast Reconstruction Using Ultrasound	6
Functioning Free Muscle Transfer for Brachial Plexus Injury: A Systematic Review and Pooled Analysis Comparing Functional Outcomes of Intercostal Nerve and Spinal Accessory Nerve Grafts	6
A Wireless Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Device for Flap Monitoring: Proof of Concept in a Porcine Musculocutaneous Flap Model	6
Adverse Events Associated with Implantable Dopplers during Microvascular Surgery	6
A Head-to-Head Comparison of the Medial Sural Artery Perforator versus Radial Forearm Flap for Tongue Reconstruction	6
The 72-Hour Microcirculation Dynamics in Viable Free Flap Reconstructions	6
Color Doppler Ultrasound versus Computed Tomography Angiography for Preoperative Anterolateral Thigh Flap Perforator Imaging: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	6
Standard Fixed Enoxaparin Dosing for Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis Leads to Low Peak Anti-Factor Xa Levels in Both Head and Neck and Breast Free Flap Patients	6
Increased Opioid Consumption following DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction: Effect of Depression and Anxiety	6
Lymphaticovenular Anastomosis in Breast Cancer Treatment-Related Lymphedema: A Short-Term Clinicopathological Analysis from Indonesia	6
Relief of Sitting Pain by Resecting Posterior Femoral Cutaneous Nerve, and Elucidation of Its Anatomical Branching Pattern	5
Assessing the Influence of Failed Implant Reconstruction on Patient Satisfaction and Decision Regret after Salvage Free-Flap Breast Reconstruction	5
The False Positive Rate of Transcutaneous Tissue Oximetry Alarms in Microvascular Breast Reconstruction Rises after 24 Hours	5
Mechanism of Peripheral Nerve Regeneration Using a Bio 3D Conduit Derived from Normal Human Dermal Fibroblasts	5
Exceeding the Limits of Static Cold Storage in Limb Transplantation Using Subnormothermic Machine Perfusion	5
An Algorithm for the Prevention and Treatment of Pain Complications of the Radial Forearm Free Flap Donor Site	5
A Cadaveric Anatomical and Histological Study of Recipient Intercostal Nerve Selection for Sensory Reinnervation in Autologous Breast Reconstruction	5
Impact of Body Mass Index and Comorbidities on Outcomes in Upper Extremity Nerve Transfers	5
The Need to Improve Patient-Centered Outcome Reporting Following Lower Extremity Flap Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis	5
Designing An Anterolateral Thigh Flap Using Ultrasound	5
Superficial Circumflex Iliac Artery Perforator Flap Elevation Using Preoperative High-Resolution Ultrasonography for Vessel Mapping and Flap Design	5
When is the Critical Time for Soft Tissue Reconstruction of Open Tibia Fracture Patients?	5
Traumatic Brachial Plexus Palsy in Children: Long-Term Outcome and Strategy of Reconstruction	5
Microsurgical Reconstruction of the Nose: The Aesthetic Approach to Total Defects	5
Torsion is Tolerated in Arterial End to Venous Side Anastomoses in the Rat Model	5
Comparison of Collagen and Human Amniotic Membrane Nerve Wraps and Conduits for Peripheral Nerve Repair in Preclinical Models: A Systematic Review of the Literature	5
The Impact of Prior Abdominal Surgery on Complications of Abdominally Based Autologous Breast Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	5
Identification of Ulnar Artery Perforators Using Color Doppler Ultrasonography	5
Postoperative Complications Associated with the Choice of Reconstruction in Head and Neck Cancer: An Outcome Analysis of 4,712 Patients from the ACS-NSQIP Database	5
Evaluation of the American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status Classification System in Risk Assessment for Lower Extremity Reconstruction with Free Tissue Transfer	5
Technical Aspects of High-Resolution Color-Coded Duplex Sonography for the Design of Perforator Flaps	4
The Color Duplex Ultrasound: The Reconstructive Surgeon's Stethoscope	4
The Current State of Targeted Muscle Reinnervation: A Systematic Review	4
Estimation of Profunda Artery Perforator Flap Weight Using Preoperative Computed Tomography Angiography	4
Vein Grafting in Microsurgical Lower Extremity Reconstruction: Outcome Analysis of Primary versus Secondary Salvage Procedures	4
Special Considerations for Diabetic Foot Reconstruction	4
A Novel Technique for Radiographic Diagnosis of Sarcopenia that Accurately Predicts Postoperative Complications in Lower Extremity Free Flap Patients	4
Video-Based Microsurgical Education versus Stationary Basic Microsurgical Course: A Noninferiority Randomized Controlled Study	4
Large and Uneven Bites in End-to-End Anastomosis of the Rat Femoral Artery	4
Perforator Mapping Practice for Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery Perforator Flap Reconstructions: A Survey of the Benelux Region	4
Bone Union Enhancement by bFGF-Containing HAp/Col in Prefabricated Vascularized Allo-Bone Grafts	4
Free Flap Reconstruction of Traumatic Pediatric Foot and Ankle Defects: An Analysis of Clinical and Functional Outcomes	4
Donor Site Morbidity after Lumbar Artery Perforator Flap Breast Reconstruction	4
Partial Flap Loss in Gender Affirming Phalloplasty	4
Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism in Microvascular Surgery Patients Using Weight-Based Unfractionated Heparin Infusions	4
The Iliac Crest Osteomuscular Flap for Bony Reconstruction: Beast or Beauty? A Reassessment of the Value and Donor Site Morbidity in the CAD/CAM Era	4
Long-term Use of Ultrasound for Locating Optimal LVA Sites: A Descriptive Data Analysis	4
The Use of Ultrasound Imaging for Upper Extremity Lymphedema after Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review	4
Reliability of Temporal Vascular Anastomosis and Techniques for Better Outcomes	4
Comparative Study of DIEP and PAP Flaps in Breast Reconstruction: Reconstructive Outcomes and Fat Necrosis	4
International Microsurgery Club Webinar Series—Bridging the Knowledge Gap during the COVID-19 Pandemic	4
Impact of Blood Transfusion in Free Flap Breast Reconstruction Using Propensity Score Matching	4
Planes for Perforator/Skin Flap Elevation—Definition, Classification, and Techniques	4
Nursing Monitoring of Microsurgical Free Flaps: Identifying and Addressing Knowledge Gaps	4
Anatomical Study and Clinical Application of Ulnar Artery Proximal Perforator Flaps	4
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Microvascular Stacked and Conjoined-Flap Breast Reconstruction	4
A Comparison of Patient-Reported Outcomes in Bipedicled Total Abdominal versus Unipedicled Hemiabdominal Free Flaps for Unilateral Breast Reconstruction	4
Use of Single Chimeric Free Flaps or Double Free Flaps for Complex Head and Neck Reconstruction	4
Master Series Microsurgery for Residents: Results from a Comprehensive Survey of a Multitudinous Online Course during COVID-19 Pandemic	4
Prolonged Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis May Not Be Necessary for DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction: A Tertiary Center's 10-Year Experience	4
Long-Term Opioid Use Following Surgery for Symptomatic Neuroma	4
The Chimeric Gracilis and Profunda Artery Perforator Flap: Characterizing This Novel Flap Configuration with Angiography and a Cadaveric Model	4
Identifying Factors Affecting Outcomes in Scalp Replantation: A Systematic Review of the Literature	4
Predictors for Prolonged Drain Use Following Autologous Breast Reconstruction	4
Microsurgical Scalp Reconstruction: An Overview of the Contemporary Approach	4