OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery is 2. 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 2021-11-01 to 2025-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Endovascular Management of Aortic Stump Blowout by Parallel Grafting and Coil Embolization of Visceral Aorta	17
Primary Aortic Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor	14
Conservative Treatment in Two Patients With Spontaneous Hepatic Artery Dissection	13
Early Results With a New Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation Catheter, Venclose®	10
Treatment of Uncomplicated Type B Aortic Dissection: Optimal Medical Therapy vs TEVAR + Optimal Medical Therapy	10
Re-do Hybrid Deep Venous Arterialization via the Popliteal Venous System: Conversion From a Deep Venous Arterialization to a Superficial Venous Arterialization	10
Stenting of the Common Carotid Artery Ostium: Balloon Catheter Lifting-Up Technique With a Gooseneck Snare	10
Application of Uterine Artery Embolization in Patients With Placenta Accreta Spectrum After Abdominal Aortic Balloon Occlusion	10
Protective Arteriovenous Fistula in Traumatic Common Carotid Transection	9
The Impact of Intra-abdominal Cancer Stage on Outcomes after Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair	8
External Carotid Artery-Jugular Vein Fistula Caused by Blunt Trauma: A Case Report & Literature Review	7
Comparison of the Safety and Efficacy of Three Techniques for Coil Embolization of Splenic Artery Aneurysms: A Retrospective Single-Center Study	7
Novel Use of the RevCore ^TM Device in Extensive Subacute Iliocaval Thrombus	7
Hyperbaric Oxygen as an Adjunct in the Treatment of Venous Ulcers: A Systematic Review	7
Distal Perfusion With Modified Centrifugal Pump Circuit in Thoracic and Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair	6
The Use of Intravascular Ultrasound During Deep Venous Interventions in a Tertiary Care Center	6
Factors Associated With Tobacco Cessation Advice Recall and Quit Rates in Vascular Surgery Patients. A Single Center Study	6
Intraluminal Carotid Artery Thrombus: The “Donut” Sign on Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound	6
Study Protocol for a Focus Group Discussion About the Patients’ Perspective on Carotid Endarterectomy	6
Trans-Cervical Endovascular Management of Saccular Aneurysm of the Extracranial Internal Carotid Artery Using a Self-Expanding Nitinol Base ePTFE Covered Stent	6
Retrograde Trans-Amputation Embolectomy of Common, Superficial and Deep Femoral Arteries for Inflow Revascularisation During Above-Knee Amputation: A Case Report and Review of the Literature	6
Routine Use of Indwelling Urinary Catheters During Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair is Not Necessary	6
An Analysis of Sex-Based Outcomes Following Transcarotid Artery Revascularization	5
Single-Stage Procedure of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement and Endovascular Aneurysm Repair Under Local Anaesthesia and Percutaneous Access	5
Long-Term Outcome of Carotid-Subclavian Bypass in the Management of Coronary-Subclavian Steal Syndrome	5

Intraoperative Bivalirudin Use in Patient Undergoing Femoral Endarterectomy with Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia: Case Report and Review of the Literature	5
A Rare Case of Contained Chronic Rupture of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Associated With Vertebral Erosion: Pre- and Post-operative Findings on Computed Tomography and a Narrative Review	5
Endovascular Management of Aortic Injuries Caused by Pedicle Screws: A Two-Case Series With a Proposed Decision-Making Framework	5
The Impact of Introducing a Surgeon-Led Emergency EVAR Service on Outcomes and Cost Efficiency in Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm Management: A UK Single-Center Experience	5
Aortic Dissection Following Endovascular Aneurysm Repair – A Systematic Review and Management Algorithm	5
Rise in Percutaneous Vascular Procedures and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Is Associated With Increase in Emergent Vascular Operations	5
Open Distal Venous Arterialization Technique as an Opportunity for Patients With Critical Limb Ischemia: A Latin American Experience	5
Impact of Integrated Vascular Surgery Residency on General Surgery Resident and Vascular Fellow Operative Volume: A National Analysis	5
Surgical Options and Outcomes for Renal Vein Entrapment	4
A Report of Penile Mondor’s Disease After Mechanochemical Ablation and Adjunct Foam Sclerotherapy of Bilateral Lower Extremity Truncal Incompetence	4
Intravascular Ultrasound in Treating Iliac Vein Compression With Endovascular Stenting: A Necessary Tool for Optimal Outcomes	4
Challenging Conventional Treatment: Retrograde Implantation of a Covered Stent in Superior Mensenteric Artery Occlusion Case	4
Management of Renal Artery-Inferior Vena Cava Fistula Following Nephrectomy for Penetrating Trauma	4
Effect of Chronic Kidney Disease on 30-Day Outcomes in Endovascular Repair of Complex Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm	4
Arterial Palmar Arch Aneurysms Management: Case Series	4
Hybrid Clampless Anastomosis in Antegrade Aorto-Superior Mesenteric Artery Bypass	4
Does Bronchial Artery Hypertrophies After Descending Thoracic Aorta Stenting in Takayasu Arteritis? – A Clinical Dilemma	4
A Rare Case of Focal Renal Fibromuscular Dysplasia Treated With Angioplasty: A Case Report	4
Cystic Adventitial Disease of the Common Femoral Vein Presenting with Lower Limb Swelling: A Case Report	4
Results of the Chimney Technique in a Community Hospital	4
A Rare Case Report of Endovascular Therapy for Basilar Artery Occlusion in a Young Adult with Marfan Syndrome	4
Complex and Successful Management of a Symptomatic Isolated Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm in a Pregnant Woman with Marfan Syndrome	4
Letter to the Editor: Cervical Spinal Manipulative Therapy Unlikely Cause of Spontaneous Internal Carotid Artery Dissection	4
Laparoscopic Management of Concomitant Sigmoid Colon Cancer and Type 2 Endoleak Following Endovascular Aneurysm Repair	4
GPT-4o’s Accuracy in Diagnosing Aortic Aneurysms and EVAR Complications	4
Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt in Liver Transplant Recipients: Outcomes in Six Adult Patients	4
Leiomyosarcoma Presenting as Rupture With a Type II Endoleak After Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair	4
Partial Inferior Vena Cava Reconstruction with Cryopreserved Aortic Homograft Following Resection for Malignancy	4
Medusa’s Wrath: Bleeding Giant Scalp Arteriovenous Malformation in an Adult: A Case Report	4
Evaluation of Remodeling of Visceral Arteries and Impact on Renal Function Post-endovascular Repair of Type B Aortic Dissection Vis-A-Vis Baseline Visceral Artery Morphology	3
Portal Steal Syndrome From a Large Linton’s Splenorenal Shunt after Liver Transplantation: Successful Endovascular Management Through Off-Label Application of a 30 mm Amplatzer Cardiac Plug	3
Effects of Deep Venous Thrombosis Treatments on Early and Long-term Quality of Life: Medical Therapy vs. Systemic Thrombolysis vs. Pharmacomechanical Thrombolysis	3
Defining the Parameters for Endovenous Microwave Ablation to Achieve Equivalence With Endovenous Laser Ablation, Using the Porcine Liver Model	3
Acute Thrombosis of an Aneurysm of the Small Saphenous Vein: A Case Report	3
Impact of Isometric Exercise in Adolescents With End Stage Kidney Disease and Unsuitable Vessels For An Autologous Arteriovenous Fistula	3
Symptomatic Profunda Femoris Artery Aneurysm With Superficial Calf Ulcerations	3
Expanding the Use of the Comaneci Neck-Bridging Device for Endovascular Treatment of Complex Renal Artery Aneurysms	3
Ultra-Low-Dose Contrast Using Transluminal Renal Angioplasty: The ULTRA Study	3
Blunt Thoracic and Abdominal Aortic Injury in Multiple Trauma: A Case Report	3
Drug Eluting Stents as a Management for Patients with Below the Knee Peripheral Artery Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	3
An Analysis of Malpractice Litigation of Vascular Surgeons in Cases Involving Aortic Pathologies	3
Preoperative Depression is Associated With a Higher Risk of Bleeding in Type a Aortic Dissection Repair: A Population Study of National Inpatient Sample From 2015-2020	3
POSToperative CerebrovascUlar Accident Following Symptomatic Carotid EndarterectoMy (OSTIUM): A Retrospective Case-Control Study	3
Acute Kidney Injury Risk and Contrast Volume in Intact Versus Ruptured Endovascular Aneurysm Repair in the Vascular Quality Initiative	3
Selective Angioembolisation of Iatrogenic Renal Artery Pseudoaneurysms Following Minimally Invasive Urological Procedures: A Single Centre Case Series	3
Endovascular Treatment of Common Iliac Aneurysm After Aortobifemoral Bypass: Banana Technique and Shape Memory Polymer Plug Embolization	3
Single Center Experience of Isolated Mechanical Thrombectomy and Thromboaspiration in Cancer-Related Acute Iliofemoral Deep Vein Thrombosis	3
Anterograde Aortic Bypass Technique for Renal Preservation in Aneurysmal Repair With Horseshoe Kidney: A Novel Approach With Reduced Renal Ischemic Time	3
The Caged Knickerbocker: A Novel Modification to Targeted False Lumen Management in Complex Aortic Dissection	3
Preservation of Blood Flow to the Internal Iliac Artery Using a Custom-Made Single Fenestrated Endograft: A Case Report	3

Short-Term and Long-Term Fluvastatin Inhibit Effects of Thrombospondin-1 on Human Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells	3
Surgical Resection of an Intravascular Lipoma of the Superior Vena Cava	3
The Safety and Effectiveness of the Prostar XL Closure Device Compared to Open Groin Cutdown for Endovascular Aneurysm Repair	3
Factors Influencing Hospital Readmission after Lower Extremity Bypass for Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia	3
Optimizing Surgical Choices of Renal Artery Aneurysm With Sequential Use of “Two-Click AVA” Technique and FlightPlan for Embolization: A Report of Two Cases	3
Masson's Tumor as an Uncommon Cause of Neck Mass: A Case Presentation	3
Endovascular Treatment of a Forty-Year-Old Post-Traumatic Knee Arteriovenous Fistula	3
Safety and Ease of Sheath Insertion During Endovascular Treatment Via the Common Femoral Artery After Endarterectomy With Autologous Repair: A Retrospective Cohort Study	3
Post-Pulmonary Embolism Impairment Six Months after Acute Pulmonary Embolism: A Prospective Registry	3
Analysis of Determinants for Suture-mediated Closure Device Failure During EVAR Procedures	3
Etiology is a Factor when Choosing Endovascular or Open Treatment for Acute Mesenteric Ischemia	3
Endovascular Embolization of Aneurysmal Renal Arteriovenous Malformation	3
Letter re: Misidentification of Transcarotid Artery Revascularization by Current Procedural Terminology	3
Endovascular Repair of Iatrogenic Inferior Vena Cava and Iliac Vein Injury: A Case Series and Review of the Literature	3
Long-Term Survival and Quality of Life After Fenestrated Endovascular Repair for Complex Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms	3
Patch Angioplasty for the Treatment of Hemodialysis Access Dysfunction	3
Total Contact Casting Remains an Effective Modality for Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers	3
Association of Frailty Index and Postoperative Outcomes of Open Bypass Lower Extremity Revascularization for Acute Limb Ischemia Using the Vascular Quality Initiative	3
Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Effect of Chronic Kidney Disease on Amputation and Mortality in Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease	3
Open Surgical Repair in a Patient With Loeys-Dietz Syndrome and Extensive Vascular Compromise: A Case Report and Literature Review	3
Application of the 5F JL4 Catheter in Bronchial Artery Embolization With the Opening in the Inferior Wall of the Aortic Arch	3
Aortoenteric Fistulas Following Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair: A Review	2
Celiac Trunk Mycotic Aneurysm: Diagnosis and Treatment of a Post-infective Endocarditis Complication	2
IntraVascular UltraSound After Below-The-Knee Endovascular Therapy: an Observational Pilot Study	2
Dual Institutional Experience with Transcarotid Artery Revascularization	2
Factors Affecting Residual Stump Length Following Endovenous Laser Ablation	2
Predictors for Distal Revascularization Following Femoral Endarterectomy in Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia Patients	2
Non-Anastomotic Axillofemoral Bypass Disruption After Blunt Trauma Treated by Endovascular Approach	2
Aortic Pleomorphic Sarcoma Presenting With Claudication: A Rare Diagnostic Challenge	2
A Novel Model of Tobacco Smoke–Mediated Aortic Injury	2
Popliteal Artery Occlusion in a Sole Sciatic Arterial System Requiring Complex Repair	2
Inverted Thoracic Stent Graft Technique for Separation of a Stent Graft and Bare Stent Caused by Aortic Elongation	2
Open Proximal Endarterectomy with Retrograde Access and Stenting: A Novel Technique for Lower Extremity Revascularization	2
A Mobile Thrombus of the Thoracic Aorta	2
N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate Packing of a Gastroduodenal Artery Pseudoaneurysm due to Distal Pancreatectomy After Subtotal Esophagectomy	2
Review of Mixed Arterial Venous Leg Ulcers (MAVLU) Disease in Contemporary Practice	2
Complicated Open Repair of Type B Aortic Dissection in a Patient With Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Rescued by Endovascular Intervention	2
The Emotional Impact and Coping Mechanisms Following Adverse Patient Events Among Canadian Vascular Surgeons and Trainees	2
Unique Case of Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome with Arterial Compression in Patient with Bilateral Cervical Ribs and Osteochondroma of the Ribs	2
The Role of Intravascular Ultrasound in Limb Salvage: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	2
Pathological Analysis and Clinical Evolution After Radiological Removal of Retrievable Vena Cava Filters	2
Ruptured Complex Aortoiliac Aneurysm in an Elderly Patient With a Kidney Transplant Presenting With Sciatica	2
Saphenous Bypass for Treating Anterior Nutcracker Syndrome After Failed Renal Vein Transposition: A Case Report	2
A Rare Case of Pulmonary Artery Trunk Aneurysm	2
Surgical Management of Symptomatic Carotid Artery Webs	2
The ‘DIMPLE SIGN’ of Intra-Aortic Cord	2
The Relationship Between Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio and Restenosis in Patients With Femoropopliteal Chronic Total Occlusion Treated With Drug-Coated Balloon Alone Versus Combined Atherectomy and D	2
Rupture of an Aneurysmal Pulmonary Sequestration Artery	2
Carotid Artery Aneurysm-Induced Mediastinal Hematoma Leading to Airway Compression—A Rare Complication of Internal Jugular Vein Puncture	2
Procedure-Related Complication Rates With the Use of Vascular Closure Devices; Does Size Only Matter? A Large Single Centre Retrospective Study	2
Does the Combined Arteritis Damage Score (CARDS) in the Diagnosis of Takayasu Arteritis Predict Prognosis and Need for Biologic Therapy?	2
Open Management of an Asymptomatic 4.2 Cm Middle Colic Artery Aneurysm and Liteture Review	2
Assessing Vascular Surgery Readmission Data in Commonly Used Quality Metric Programs	2
Educational Attainment and Outcomes of Hemodialysis Access Creation	2
Comparison of Caprini and Worcester Scores for Venous Thromboembolism Risk Stratification in the Setting of Ambulatory Endovenous Surgery	2
Characteristics and Trends in Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS) Associated Visceral Artery Aneurysms: A Systematic Descriptive Review of the Literature	2
A Prosthetic Conduit can be Used Safely for TransCarotid Artery Revascularization Under Local Anesthesia in High-Risk Patients	2
Enhancing Routine Reporting of IVC Filters: An Interventionalist’s Approach to Improving Patient Safety in an Underserved Urban Area	2
Single Versus Double Antiplatelet Therapy in Patients Undergoing Endovascular Treatment With a Stent for an Iliac Occlusive Lesion	2
Role of Combined CT Pulmonary Angiography and Indirect CT Venography in Diagnosing Venous Thromboembolism in COVID-19 Patients – Experience From an Indian Quaternary Centre	2
Biopsy Forceps-Assisted Loop Snare Technique for Complex Retrieval of Inferior Vena Cava Filter	2
A Rare Case of Bilateral Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Following Neck Injury	2
Elective Endovascular vs Open Repair for Elective Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm in Patients ≥80 years of Age: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	2
Chemotherapy Port Peal Away Sheath Embolisation and Removal With Endovascular Snaring	2
Comparison of Safety and Efficacy of Aspiration Thrombectomy and Ultrasound Accelerated Thrombolysis for Management of Pulmonary Embolism: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	2
Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Complicated with Occlusion of Bilateral Common Iliac Arteries	2
Endovascular Repair of Primary Aortocaval Fistula at the Caval Confluence in a Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm	2
Bow Hunter Phenomenon From Advanced Cerebrovascular Disease Treated With Subclavian Artery Stenting and Carotid Endarterectomy	2
Fenestrated Endovascular Aortic Repair With Chimney Graft for Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm	2
A 2-year Comparative Analysis of Outcomes and Endovascular Interventions in Radio-Cephalic vs. Brachio-Cephalic Fistulae	2
Tongue AVM Embolization with Rescue of Fractured Microcatheter Prolapse into Internal Carotid Artery	2
Axillary to Lateral Above Knee Popliteal Artery Bypass: An Alternative Approach to Lower Extremity Revascularization	2
Ten-Year Experience With Primary Repair and Selective Patch Angioplasty in Carotid Endarterectomy	2