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 2021-09-01 to 2025-09-01.)

Article	Citations
Conservative Treatment in Two Patients With Spontaneous Hepatic Artery Dissection	14
Re-do Hybrid Deep Venous Arterialization via the Popliteal Venous System: Conversion From a Deep Venous Arterialization to a Superficial Venous Arterialization	14
Endovascular Management of Aortic Stump Blowout by Parallel Grafting and Coil Embolization of Visceral Aorta	12
Application of Uterine Artery Embolization in Patients With Placenta Accreta Spectrum After Abdominal Aortic Balloon Occlusion	10
Primary Aortic Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor	10
Treatment of Uncomplicated Type B Aortic Dissection: Optimal Medical Therapy vs TEVAR + Optimal Medical Therapy	10
External Carotid Artery-Jugular Vein Fistula Caused by Blunt Trauma: A Case Report & Literature Review	9
Hyperbaric Oxygen as an Adjunct in the Treatment of Venous Ulcers: A Systematic Review	9
Early Results With a New Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation Catheter, Venclose®	7
The Impact of Intra-abdominal Cancer Stage on Outcomes after Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair	7
Protective Arteriovenous Fistula in Traumatic Common Carotid Transection	7
Intraluminal Carotid Artery Thrombus: The “Donut” Sign on Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound	6
Stenting of the Common Carotid Artery Ostium: Balloon Catheter Lifting-Up Technique With a Gooseneck Snare	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
Trans-Cervical Endovascular Management of Saccular Aneurysm of the Extracranial Internal Carotid Artery Using a Self-Expanding Nitinol Base ePTFE Covered Stent	6
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	6
Superior Mesenteric Artery and Vein Injuries: Operative Strategies and Outcomes	5
Predictors of Decline in Renal Function 5 Years after EVAR	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
Long-Term Outcome of Carotid-Subclavian Bypass in the Management of Coronary-Subclavian Steal Syndrome	5
Routine Use of Indwelling Urinary Catheters During Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair is Not Necessary	5
Factors Associated With Tobacco Cessation Advice Recall and Quit Rates in Vascular Surgery Patients. A Single Center Study	5
A Report of Penile Mondor’s Disease After Mechanochemical Ablation and Adjunct Foam Sclerotherapy of Bilateral Lower Extremity Truncal Incompetence	5
GPT-4o’s Accuracy in Diagnosing Aortic Aneurysms and EVAR Complications	5
Distal Perfusion With Modified Centrifugal Pump Circuit in Thoracic and Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair	5

Intraoperative Bivalirudin Use in Patient Undergoing Femoral Endarterectomy with Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia: Case Report and Review of the Literature	5
Open Distal Venous Arterialization Technique as an Opportunity for Patients With Critical Limb Ischemia: A Latin American Experience	5
An Analysis of Sex-Based Outcomes Following Transcarotid Artery Revascularization	5
Does Bronchial Artery Hypertrophies After Descending Thoracic Aorta Stenting in Takayasu Arteritis? – A Clinical Dilemma	5
A Rare Case of Focal Renal Fibromuscular Dysplasia Treated With Angioplasty: A Case Report	5
Impact of Integrated Vascular Surgery Residency on General Surgery Resident and Vascular Fellow Operative Volume: A National Analysis	5
Study Protocol for a Focus Group Discussion About the Patients’ Perspective on Carotid Endarterectomy	5
The Use of Intravascular Ultrasound During Deep Venous Interventions in a Tertiary Care Center	5
Surgical Options and Outcomes for Renal Vein Entrapment	4
Single-Stage Procedure of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement and Endovascular Aneurysm Repair Under Local Anaesthesia and Percutaneous Access	4
Cystic Adventitial Disease of the Common Femoral Vein Presenting with Lower Limb Swelling: A Case Report	4
Analysis of Determinants for Suture-mediated Closure Device Failure During EVAR Procedures	4
Defining the Parameters for Endovenous Microwave Ablation to Achieve Equivalence With Endovenous Laser Ablation, Using the Porcine Liver Model	4
Complex and Successful Management of a Symptomatic Isolated Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm in a Pregnant Woman with Marfan Syndrome	4
Hybrid Clampless Anastomosis in Antegrade Aorto-Superior Mesenteric Artery Bypass	4
Intravascular Ultrasound in Treating Iliac Vein Compression With Endovascular Stenting: A Necessary Tool for Optimal Outcomes	4
Laparoscopic Management of Concomitant Sigmoid Colon Cancer and Type 2 Endoleak Following Endovascular Aneurysm Repair	4
Results of the Chimney Technique in a Community Hospital	4
Management of Renal Artery-Inferior Vena Cava Fistula Following Nephrectomy for Penetrating Trauma	4
Letter to the Editor: Cervical Spinal Manipulative Therapy Unlikely Cause of Spontaneous Internal Carotid Artery Dissection	4
Challenging Conventional Treatment: Retrograde Implantation of a Covered Stent in Superior Mensenteric Artery Occlusion Case	4
Rise in Percutaneous Vascular Procedures and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Is Associated With Increase in Emergent Vascular Operations	4
Effect of Chronic Kidney Disease on 30-Day Outcomes in Endovascular Repair of Complex Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm	4
Partial Inferior Vena Cava Reconstruction with Cryopreserved Aortic Homograft Following Resection for Malignancy	4
Selective Angioembolisation of Iatrogenic Renal Artery Pseudoaneurysms Following Minimally Invasive Urological Procedures: A Single Centre Case Series	4
Acute Thrombosis of an Aneurysm of the Small Saphenous Vein: A Case Report	3
Long-Term Survival and Quality of Life After Fenestrated Endovascular Repair for Complex Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms	3
Etiology is a Factor when Choosing Endovascular or Open Treatment for Acute Mesenteric Ischemia	3
Post-Pulmonary Embolism Impairment Six Months after Acute Pulmonary Embolism: A Prospective Registry	3
The Safety and Effectiveness of the Prostar XL Closure Device Compared to Open Groin Cutdown for Endovascular Aneurysm Repair	3
Impact of Isometric Exercise in Adolescents With End Stage Kidney Disease and Unsuitable Vessels For An Autologous Arteriovenous Fistula	3
Leiomyosarcoma Presenting as Rupture With a Type II Endoleak After Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair	3
Endovascular Embolization of Aneurysmal Renal Arteriovenous Malformation	3
Anterograde Aortic Bypass Technique for Renal Preservation in Aneurysmal Repair With Horseshoe Kidney: A Novel Approach With Reduced Renal Ischemic Time	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
Association of Frailty Index and Postoperative Outcomes of Open Bypass Lower Extremity Revascularization for Acute Limb Ischemia Using the Vascular Quality Initiative	3
Endovascular Treatment of a Forty-Year-Old Post-Traumatic Knee Arteriovenous Fistula	3
An Analysis of Malpractice Litigation of Vascular Surgeons in Cases Involving Aortic Pathologies	3
Total Contact Casting Remains an Effective Modality for Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers	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
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
Expanding the Use of the Comaneci Neck-Bridging Device for Endovascular Treatment of Complex Renal Artery Aneurysms	3
POSToperative CerebrovascUlar Accident Following Symptomatic Carotid EndarterectoMy (OSTIUM): A Retrospective Case-Control Study	3
Single Center Experience of Isolated Mechanical Thrombectomy and Thromboaspiration in Cancer-Related Acute Iliofemoral Deep Vein Thrombosis	3
A Rare Case Report of Endovascular Therapy for Basilar Artery Occlusion in a Young Adult with Marfan Syndrome	3
Letter re: Misidentification of Transcarotid Artery Revascularization by Current Procedural Terminology	3
Surgical Resection of an Intravascular Lipoma of the Superior Vena Cava	3
Endovascular Repair of Iatrogenic Inferior Vena Cava and Iliac Vein Injury: A Case Series and Review of the Literature	3
Drug Eluting Stents as a Management for Patients with Below the Knee Peripheral Artery Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	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

Open Surgical Repair in a Patient With Loeys-Dietz Syndrome and Extensive Vascular Compromise: A Case Report and Literature Review	3
Ultra-Low-Dose Contrast Using Transluminal Renal Angioplasty: The ULTRA Study	3
Application of the 5F JL4 Catheter in Bronchial Artery Embolization With the Opening in the Inferior Wall of the Aortic Arch	3
Blunt Thoracic and Abdominal Aortic Injury in Multiple Trauma: A Case Report	3
Short-Term and Long-Term Fluvastatin Inhibit Effects of Thrombospondin-1 on Human Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells	3
Acute Kidney Injury Risk and Contrast Volume in Intact Versus Ruptured Endovascular Aneurysm Repair in the Vascular Quality Initiative	3
Preservation of Blood Flow to the Internal Iliac Artery Using a Custom-Made Single Fenestrated Endograft: A Case Report	3
Medusa’s Wrath: Bleeding Giant Scalp Arteriovenous Malformation in an Adult: A Case Report	3
Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt in Liver Transplant Recipients: Outcomes in Six Adult Patients	3
Symptomatic Profunda Femoris Artery Aneurysm With Superficial Calf Ulcerations	3
Arterial Palmar Arch Aneurysms Management: Case Series	3
The Caged Knickerbocker: A Novel Modification to Targeted False Lumen Management in Complex Aortic Dissection	3
Factors Influencing Hospital Readmission after Lower Extremity Bypass for Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia	3
Acquired Carotid-Jugular Fistula Secondary to a Pseudoaneurysm Following Carotid Endarterectomy	3
Effects of Deep Venous Thrombosis Treatments on Early and Long-term Quality of Life: Medical Therapy vs. Systemic Thrombolysis vs. Pharmacomechanical Thrombolysis	3
Endovascular Treatment of Common Iliac Aneurysm After Aortobifemoral Bypass: Banana Technique and Shape Memory Polymer Plug Embolization	3
Celiac Trunk Mycotic Aneurysm: Diagnosis and Treatment of a Post-infective Endocarditis Complication	2
A Mobile Thrombus of the Thoracic Aorta	2
A Rare Case of Pulmonary Artery Trunk Aneurysm	2
Ruptured Complex Aortoiliac Aneurysm in an Elderly Patient With a Kidney Transplant Presenting With Sciatica	2
Unique Case of Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome with Arterial Compression in Patient with Bilateral Cervical Ribs and Osteochondroma of the Ribs	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
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
Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials Comparing Bypass and Endovascular Revascularisation for Peripheral Artery Disease	2
Endovascular Repair of Primary Aortocaval Fistula at the Caval Confluence in a Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm	2
Single Versus Double Antiplatelet Therapy in Patients Undergoing Endovascular Treatment With a Stent for an Iliac Occlusive Lesion	2
Fenestrated Endovascular Aortic Repair With Chimney Graft for Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm	2
Comparison of Caprini and Worcester Scores for Venous Thromboembolism Risk Stratification in the Setting of Ambulatory Endovenous Surgery	2
Popliteal Artery Occlusion in a Sole Sciatic Arterial System Requiring Complex Repair	2
Bow Hunter Phenomenon From Advanced Cerebrovascular Disease Treated With Subclavian Artery Stenting and Carotid Endarterectomy	2
A 2-year Comparative Analysis of Outcomes and Endovascular Interventions in Radio-Cephalic vs. Brachio-Cephalic Fistulae	2
Predictors for Distal Revascularization Following Femoral Endarterectomy in Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia Patients	2
Optimizing Surgical Choices of Renal Artery Aneurysm With Sequential Use of “Two-Click AVA” Technique and FlightPlan for Embolization: A Report of Two Cases	2
The Emotional Impact and Coping Mechanisms Following Adverse Patient Events Among Canadian Vascular Surgeons and Trainees	2
Factors Affecting Residual Stump Length Following Endovenous Laser Ablation	2
Tongue AVM Embolization with Rescue of Fractured Microcatheter Prolapse into Internal Carotid Artery	2
Ten-Year Experience With Primary Repair and Selective Patch Angioplasty in Carotid Endarterectomy	2
Surgical Management of Symptomatic Carotid Artery Webs	2
Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Effect of Chronic Kidney Disease on Amputation and Mortality in Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease	2
Pathological Analysis and Clinical Evolution After Radiological Removal of Retrievable Vena Cava Filters	2
A Novel Model of Tobacco Smoke–Mediated Aortic Injury	2
Hybrid Single-Stage Repair of Kommerell’s Diverticulum in a Right Aortic Arch in a Patient With 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome	2
Review of Mixed Arterial Venous Leg Ulcers (MAVLU) Disease in Contemporary Practice	2
Elective Endovascular vs Open Repair for Elective Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm in Patients ≥80 years of Age: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	2
N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate Packing of a Gastroduodenal Artery Pseudoaneurysm due to Distal Pancreatectomy After Subtotal Esophagectomy	2
Axillary to Lateral Above Knee Popliteal Artery Bypass: An Alternative Approach to Lower Extremity Revascularization	2
Does the Combined Arteritis Damage Score (CARDS) in the Diagnosis of Takayasu Arteritis Predict Prognosis and Need for Biologic Therapy?	2
Chemotherapy Port Peal Away Sheath Embolisation and Removal With Endovascular Snaring	2
Open Management of an Asymptomatic 4.2 Cm Middle Colic Artery Aneurysm and Liteture Review	2
Procedure-Related Complication Rates With the Use of Vascular Closure Devices; Does Size Only Matter? A Large Single Centre Retrospective Study	2
Rupture of an Aneurysmal Pulmonary Sequestration Artery	2
Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Complicated with Occlusion of Bilateral Common Iliac Arteries	2
A Rare Case of Bilateral Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Following Neck Injury	2
The Role of Intravascular Ultrasound in Limb Salvage: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	2
Non-Anastomotic Axillofemoral Bypass Disruption After Blunt Trauma Treated by Endovascular Approach	2
Aortoenteric Fistulas Following Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair: A Review	2
Masson's Tumor as an Uncommon Cause of Neck Mass: A Case Presentation	2
Completion Arteriogram Following Carotid Endarterectomy Yields Lower Perioperative Stroke Rate	2
Complicated Open Repair of Type B Aortic Dissection in a Patient With Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Rescued by Endovascular Intervention	2
Carotid Artery Aneurysm-Induced Mediastinal Hematoma Leading to Airway Compression—A Rare Complication of Internal Jugular Vein Puncture	2
Saphenous Bypass for Treating Anterior Nutcracker Syndrome After Failed Renal Vein Transposition: A Case Report	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
Dual Institutional Experience with Transcarotid Artery Revascularization	2
Open Proximal Endarterectomy with Retrograde Access and Stenting: A Novel Technique for Lower Extremity Revascularization	2
Inverted Thoracic Stent Graft Technique for Separation of a Stent Graft and Bare Stent Caused by Aortic Elongation	2
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation Post Endovascular Aortic Repair	2
The ‘DIMPLE SIGN’ of Intra-Aortic Cord	2