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 2021-02-01 to 2025-02-01.)

Article	Citations
Natural Course and Treatment of Symptomatic Spontaneous Isolated Superior Mesenteric Artery Dissection with Total True Lumen Occlusion	19
Efficacy and Safety of Rivaroxaban Therapy for Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	15
A Rare Case of Brachial Artery Aneurysm in a 9-Month-Old Infant	15
Bacterial Load Associated With Tunneled Dialysis Catheters in Symptom-Free Hemodialysis Patients	13
A Prosthetic Conduit can be Used Safely for TransCarotid Artery Revascularization Under Local Anesthesia in High-Risk Patients	11
Anterograde and Retrograde Approach With Through-and-Through Wiring Technique to Treat a Ruptured and Extremely Tortuous Giant Popoliteal Artery Aneurism	11
Temporal Analysis of Tachycardia During Catheter Directed Thrombolysis for Acute Pulmonary Embolism	10
Aortic Endarterectomy for Aortic Occlusive Disease: An Old Operation With a Re-emerging Role	9
Sonography-Guided Endovascular Retrieval of Fractured Angiocatheter in Brachial Artery: A Case Report	9
Common Femoral Artery Stenting: Computed Tomography Angiography Based Long-Term Patency	8
Elective Endovascular vs Open Repair for Elective Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm in Patients ≥80 years of Age: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	8
Hybrid Approach for Treatment of a Symptomatic Giant Splenic Artery Aneurysm	8
Angiolymphoid Hyperplasia With Temporal Artery Eosinophilia: A Case Report	8
A Rare Case of Pulmonary Artery Trunk Aneurysm	8
Treatment of Uncomplicated Type B Aortic Dissection: Optimal Medical Therapy vs TEVAR + Optimal Medical Therapy	7
The ‘DIMPLE SIGN’ of Intra-Aortic Cord	7
Novel Percutaneous Mechanical Thrombectomy Device for Treating Upper Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis in Patient With Paget-Schroetter Syndrome	7
Revision Surgery is Possible in Patients With Previous Bovine Pericardium Inferior Vena Cava Reconstruction: A Case Series and Review of Literature	7
Partial Splenic Embolization for the Management of Severe Refractory Thrombocytopenia in Antiphospholipid Syndrome: A Case Report and Literature Review	7
Management of Pancreaticoduodenal Artery Aneurysms Based on a Single-Institution Experience	7
Endovascular Management of Aortic Stump Blowout by Parallel Grafting and Coil Embolization of Visceral Aorta	6
Dual Institutional Experience with Transcarotid Artery Revascularization	6
Right Common Femoral Vein Invasion: A Unique Case of Inguinal Ectopic Breast Cancer	6
Carotid Endarterectomy With Simultaneous Proximal Common Carotid Endovascular Intervention is Beneficial for Symptomatic Stenosis and Likely Confers No Advantage for Asymptomatic Lesions	5
Management of an Iatrogenic Pulmonary Artery Rupture via Balloon Tamponade	5

A Patient with Esophageal Carcinoma and Penetrating Atherosclerotic Aortic Ulcer Successfully Treated by Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair and Esophageal Endoprosthesis	5
Biopsy Forceps-Assisted Loop Snare Technique for Complex Retrieval of Inferior Vena Cava Filter	5
Re-do Hybrid Deep Venous Arterialization via the Popliteal Venous System: Conversion From a Deep Venous Arterialization to a Superficial Venous Arterialization	5
Outcomes of Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair in Octogenarians	5
Carotid Artery Dissection and Ischemic Stroke Following Cervical Chiropractic Manipulation: Two Case Reports	5
Successful Management of Spontaneous Iliac Vein Rupture with Double Bare Stent Technique: A Case Report and Review of Literature	5
Endovascular Thrombus Aspiration and Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis for Acute Thromboembolic Renal Artery Occlusion	5
Rupture of an Aneurysmal Pulmonary Sequestration Artery	5
Successful Surgical Management of Giant, Shamblin III Carotid Body Tumor (CBT) on a Male With 5 Years of Follow-Up: Case Report and Literature Review on Giant CBT	5
Protective Arteriovenous Fistula in Traumatic Common Carotid Transection	5
Prevalence of Renal Masses Suspected of Malignancy and Adrenal Incidentalomas in Patients With Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm	5
Type IIIb Endoleak: The Great “Masquerader” - Risks of Liquid Agent Dislocation During Sac Embolization Techniques	4
Transcarotid Revascularization Timing and Early Postoperative Outcomes in Symptomatic Patients	4
Fibro-Adipose Vascular Anomaly: Characteristic Imaging Features on Sonography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging	4
The Efficiency of Preoperative Embolization in the Management of Shamblin Type III Carotid Body Tumor: A Single-Center Retrospective Study	4
Application of Uterine Artery Embolization in Patients With Placenta Accreta Spectrum After Abdominal Aortic Balloon Occlusion	4
Surgical Resection Combined with Sclerotherapy Treating Maffucci Syndrome’s Venous Malformation in Head and Neck Region	4
Unique Case of Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome with Arterial Compression in Patient with Bilateral Cervical Ribs and Osteochondroma of the Ribs	4
Thromboaspiration of Abdominal Aortic Mural Thrombus: A New Endovascular Approach	4
Covered Stents for Endovascular Treatment of Aortoiliac Occlusive Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	4
Spontaneous Iliac Vein Ruptures: A Systematic Review	4
COVID Toes: Concurrent Lower Limb Arterial and Venous Thromboembolism in a Patient with COVID-19 Pneumonitis Presenting with Foot Ischaemia	4
Weekend Admission is Associated with Higher Kidney Failures after Thoracic Endovascular Aneurysm Repair for Stanford Type B Aortic Dissection	4
Long Term Monitoring of Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair Using Transcaval Aortic Access	4
The Minimally Invasive Treatment of Visceral Artery Pseudoaneurysms: A Retrospective Observational Single Centre Cohort Study on Glue Embolization	4
Primary Aortic Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor	4
Stenting of the Common Carotid Artery Ostium: Balloon Catheter Lifting-Up Technique With a Gooseneck Snare	4
Surgical Excision of a Functional Carotid Body Tumor Presenting Intraoperative Hypertensive Crisis: A Case Report and Literature Review	4
Risk Factors of Poststroke Cognitive Impairment: A Meta-Analysis	4
Successful Open Repair of a Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm After Multiple Failed Endovascular Treatments in a 22-Years-Old Individual With Loeys-Dietz Syndrome	4
Trans-Arterial Balloon-Assisted Embolization of Traumatic Giant Hepatic Pseudoaneurysm With Thrombin	4
The Preoperative Lymphocyte-To-Monocyte Ratio Predicts Mortality Among Patients Undergoing Endovascular Aortic Repair for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm	4
Non-Anastomotic Axillofemoral Bypass Disruption After Blunt Trauma Treated by Endovascular Approach	4
Pathological Analysis and Clinical Evolution After Radiological Removal of Retrievable Vena Cava Filters	4
Multimodality Imaging in Rothia dentocariosa Infective Endocarditis and Internal Iliac Artery Infectious Aneurysm	3
Sheath-Based Combined Foam Sclerotherapy to Promote Management of Extensive Insufficiency of the Great Saphenous Vein in Venous Ulcers	3
Simultaneous Endovascular Aortic Repair Expands Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Eligibility to Patients With Hostile Aortic Pathology	3
Percutaneous Aortoiliac Thromboendarterectomy for Acute Limb Ischemia	3
Embolization for Carotid Blowout in Head and Neck Cancer: Case Report of Five Patients	3
Celiac Trunk Mycotic Aneurysm: Diagnosis and Treatment of a Post-infective Endocarditis Complication	3
Surgical Excision of a Contained Rupture of an Inferior Mesenteric Aneurysm	3
Factors Affecting Residual Stump Length Following Endovenous Laser Ablation	3
Endovascular Removal of Pulmonary Artery Bullet Embolus: Case Report and Literature Review	3
Endovascular Aorto-Iliac Reconstruction vs. Aortobifemoral Bypass as First Choice for a Durable Revascularization for Aorto-Iliac Occlusive Disease	3
An Interesting Case of a Patient With Disabling Bilateral Lower Extremity Claudication and a Persistent Sciatic Artery	3
Computational Fluid Dynamics to Assess Hemodynamic Forces in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm	3
Combination of Minimally Invasive Methods for the Treatment of Varicose Veins	3
Management of Renal Cell Carcinoma With Extensive Caval Thrombosis Utilizing a Temporary Atrial Caval Filter Through a Combined Endovascular and Open Surgical Technique	3
External Carotid Artery-Jugular Vein Fistula Caused by Blunt Trauma: A Case Report & Literature Review	3
Tongue AVM Embolization with Rescue of Fractured Microcatheter Prolapse into Internal Carotid Artery	3

Analysis of Presentation and Outcomes in Acute Limb Ischemia Patients During COVID-19 State of Emergency	3
Acute Type B Aortic Dissection Complicated With Spinal Cord Ischemia and Paraplegia Treated With Endovascular Scissor Technique	3
Venous Stasis Ulceration due to Massive Splenomegaly Causing Iliac Vein Compression From Secondary Myelofibrosis	3
Early Results With a New Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation Catheter, Venclose®	3
Endovascular reconstruction of the inferior vena cava in a patient presenting with deep venous thrombosis with concomitant inferior vena cava hypoplasia and aneurysmal dilatation of the iliac veins	3
Successful Endovascular Therapy for Total Occlusion of the Distal Radial and Ulnar Artery with Palmar Artery Lesion in a Patient with Critical Hand Ischemia Associated with Systemic Sclerosis	3
Conservative Treatment in Two Patients With Spontaneous Hepatic Artery Dissection	3
Abernethy Malformation and Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Case Report and Literature Review	3
Simultaneous Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation and Endovascular Aneurysm Repair for Severe Aortic Stenosis and Symptomatic Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Mini Review	3
Transcaval Coil Embolization of Type 2 Endoleak After Endovascular Aortic Repair: An Institutional Review	3
Pharmacological Thromboprophylaxis for VTE Post-Endovenous Ablation of Varicose Veins: Network Meta-Analysis	3
Contemporary Endovascular 30-Day Outcomes for Critical Limb Threatening Ischemia Relative to Surgical Bypass Grafting	3
A Rare Case of Bilateral Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Following Neck Injury	3
Outcome After Conservative and Endovascular Treatment of Stanford Type B Aortic Intramural Hematomas – A Single-Center Retrospective Study	3
Investigation of Renal Decline and New Onset Dialysis Following Endovascular Aneurysm Repair in the Vascular Quality Initiative	3
Factors Influencing Compliance to Follow-Up After Endovascular Aneurysm Repair	3
Hyperbaric Oxygen as an Adjunct in the Treatment of Venous Ulcers: A Systematic Review	3
The Utility of Duplex Ultrasonography Surveillance in Identifying Failing Aortobifemoral Grafts	3
Venous Anomalies Complicating Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Exposures	3
Recanalization and Reconstruction of a Chronically Occluded Inferior Vena Cava Through an Existing Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt in the Setting of Budd-Chiari Syndrome	2
National Treatment Patterns and Outcomes for Hospitalized Patients with Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia and End-Stage Kidney Disease	2
Endovascular Treatment of Tandem Atherosclerotic Cervical Internal Carotid Artery Occlusion in the Setting of Acute Ischemic Stroke	2
Complete Recovery After Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair for Type a Aortic Dissection With Cerebral Malperfusion: A Case Report	2
Fate of Hemodialysis Patients Undergoing Transcarotid Revascularization	2
Intraluminal Carotid Artery Thrombus: The “Donut” Sign on Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound	2
Procedure-Related Complication Rates With the Use of Vascular Closure Devices; Does Size Only Matter? A Large Single Centre Retrospective Study	2
Intravascular Ultrasound May Not Impact Graft Sizing in Endovascular Repair of Blunt Thoracic Aortic Injury	2
The Effect of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Size on Endoleak, Secondary Intervention and Overall Survival Following Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair	2
Distal Bypass Versus Infrageniculate Endovascular Intervention for Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia	2
Safety and Efficacy of Combining Saphenous Endovenous Laser Ablation and Varicose Veins Foam Sclerotherapy: An Analysis on 5500 Procedures in Patients With Advance Chronic Venous Disease (C3-C6)	2
Utilisation of Image Guidance to Enhance Safety of Deployment of the Mynx Control Vascular Closure Device	2
Kommerell’s Diverticulum in a Right-Sided Aortic Arch With an Aberrant Left Subclavian Artery Hybrid Repair	2
Physician Modified Endograft for Ruptured Dissecting Aortic Arch Aneurysm	2
Large Right Subclavian Artery Aneurysm Presenting in a Young Patient	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
Hybrid Repair of a Persistent Sciatic Artery Aneurysm	2
Rapid Carotid Screening by Duplex: A Prospective Single Centre Assessment	2
“Proximalization is Advancement”—Zone 3 Frozen Elephant Trunk vs Zone 2 Frozen Elephant Trunk: A Literature Review	2
Mid-Term Patency of Spiral Saphenous Vein Graft for Malignant Superior Vena Cava Syndrome	2
Open Distal Venous Arterialization Technique as an Opportunity for Patients With Critical Limb Ischemia: A Latin American Experience	2
Comparison Between Time-Resolved Magnetic Resonance Angiography and Diagnostic Digital Subtraction Angiography in the Vascular Assessment of Nonspecific Aorto-Arteritis Patients: A Prospective Study	2
Inverted Thoracic Stent Graft Technique for Separation of a Stent Graft and Bare Stent Caused by Aortic Elongation	2
Ruptured Left Gastric Artery Aneurysm Associated with Fibromuscular Dysplasia	2
Favorable Conservative Management of a Rare Primary Aortitis Secondary to Listeria Monocytogenes: Case Report and Review of the Literature	2
Axillary Artery Injuries Associated With Proximal Humerus Fractures: A Literature Review and a Proposal of a Novel Multidisciplinary Surgical Approach	2
Study Protocol for a Focus Group Discussion About the Patients’ Perspective on Carotid Endarterectomy	2
Endovascular Treatment of Complex Aorto-Iliac Atherosclerotic Occlusive Disease With Chimney Covered Endovascular Reconstruction of Aortic Bifurcation	2
Axial Ablation versus Terminal Interruption of the Reflux Source (AAVTIRS): A Randomised Controlled Trial	2
Intraoperative Bivalirudin Use in Patient Undergoing Femoral Endarterectomy with Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia: Case Report and Review of the Literature	2
Long-Term Outcome of Carotid-Subclavian Bypass in the Management of Coronary-Subclavian Steal Syndrome	2
In Situ Laser Fenestration for Delayed Left Subclavian Artery Revascularization Following Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair of Type B Aortic Dissection	2
Endovascular Occlusion of Iliocaval Confluence During Surgical Repair of Iliocaval Fistula due to Ruptured Abdominal Aortoiliac Aneurysm	2
Giant Celiac Artery Pseudoaneurysm in a Case of Chronic Pancreatitis: A Rare Case Report With Literature Review	2
Iatrogenic Carotid Artery Pseudoaneurym: Successful Treatment With Percutaneous Thrombin Injection	2
Durometry for the Assessment of Severity of Post-thrombotic Syndrome and Possible Clinical Applications	2
Gunshot Wound to the Right Superior Pulmonary Vein With Bullet Embolization to the Aortic Bifurcation: Emergent Surgical Repair	2
Novel Technique for Intentional Occlusion of Directional Branches During Complex Endovascular Aortic Repair Using Microvascular Plugs	2
Radioactive Seed Strand Efficacy in Superior Vena Cava Stenting Due to Non-small-cell Lung Cancer Obstruction	2
Axillary to Lateral Above Knee Popliteal Artery Bypass: An Alternative Approach to Lower Extremity Revascularization	2
Common Iliac Artery to Below-Knee Popliteal Artery Bypass via Obturator Foramen in a Third-Time Reoperative Groin for Limb Salvage in Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia	2
Ruptured Complex Aortoiliac Aneurysm in an Elderly Patient With a Kidney Transplant Presenting With Sciatica	2
Characteristics and Trends in Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS) Associated Visceral Artery Aneurysms: A Systematic Descriptive Review of the Literature	2
Contrast-Associated Acute Kidney Injury in Patients with and without Diabetes Mellitus Undergoing Computed Tomography Angiography and Local Thrombolysis for Acute Lower Limb Ischemia	2
Impact of Integrated Vascular Surgery Residency on General Surgery Resident and Vascular Fellow Operative Volume: A National Analysis	2
A Novel Model of Tobacco Smoke–Mediated Aortic Injury	2
Duplicate Great Saphenous Vein Utilization for Long Segment Tibial Bypass Without Need for Spliced Re-Anastomosis	2
Long-Term Outcome of Intact Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm After Endovascular or Open Repair	2
Improving Limb Salvage for Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia With Spinal Cord Stimulation: A Retrospective Analysis	2
Novel Combined Approach for Digital Necrosis Secondary to Raynaud’s Phenomenon	2
Venous Reconstruction in Extremity Soft Tissue Sarcoma Is Not Essential	2