OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Phlebology 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 2021-12-01 to 2025-12-01.)

Article	Citations
Regarding: Endovenous treatment for varicose veins of the lower limbs: Comparative histological evaluation of different techniques	60
Pregnancy outcomes in 16 women with previous catheter-directed thrombolysis and stenting for acute left iliofemoral deep vein thrombosis	32
Compression versus no compression after endovenous radiofrequency ablation: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	29
Transdermal radiofrequency (V ERASER®) plus polidocanol sclerotherapy versus polidocanol sclerotherapy alone for the treatment of reticular veins and telangiectasias. A	27
Efficacy and safety of short-term rivaroxaban prophylaxis after radiofrequency ablation for varicose veins: A single-centre randomised controlled trial	19
Accuracy of transvaginal duplex ultrasound compared to catheter venography for the identification of pelvic vein incompetence	18
Ultrasound-guided percutaneous laser ablation of tributary varicose veins using a slim-type radial fiber	14
Improving venous symptoms in C0s-C1s patients after multicomponent diosmin-based preparation: Initial experience	13
Effects of leg compression and calf muscle contraction by active ankle motion on venous hemodynamics in sitting individuals	13
Relationship between great saphenous vein recanalization, venous symptoms reappearance, and varicose veins recurrence rates after endovenous radiofrequency ablation	13
The trends in venous thromboembolism occurrence and prevention after minimally invasive varicose vein surgery	12
A readability analysis of patient education materials about chronic venous disease provided by professional vascular societies	12
The influence of different sub-bandage pressure values in the prevention of recurrence of venous ulceration—A ten year follow-up	10
Risk of recurrent thromboembolic events according to treatment duration in patients with superficial vein thrombosis treated with intermediate dose of tinzaparin	10
Selected phlebological abstracts	10
Selected Phlebological Abstracts	10
Evaluation of clinical and ultrasonographic prognostic factors for detection of iliac venous obstructions in patients with advanced chronic venous insufficiency	10
Comparison of gait parameters, functionality and health status in patients with lower extremity lymphedema and healthy controls	9
Modification of protocol with one extra drop of endovascular cyanoacrylate improved closure rates in incompetent great saphenous veins	9
Improvement in chronic pelvic pain, orthostatic intolerance and interstitial cystitis symptoms after treatment of pelvic vein insufficiency	9
Author Index	9
Assessment of skin and associated soft tissue changes with ultrasonography in chronic venous disease	9
Selected phlebological abstracts	9
Safety of synchronous prophylactic ablation of the anterior saphenous vein in patients undergoing great saphenous vein thermal ablation– 6 months follow-up data of the SYNCHRONOUS study	8
Low concentration of sodium tetradecyl sulfate and hypertonic glucose solution for the treatment of telangiectasia: A prospective randomized clinical trial	8

Selected phlebological abstracts	8
Quality of life after stenting for chronic iliocaval obstruction	8
Abstracts for the American Vein and Lymphatic Society (AVLS), 35th Annual Congress, Abstracts, 7–10 October, 2021, Denver, Colorado	8
Detection and quantitation of venous leg edema with the edema ruler and ultrasound	8
The diverse technical choices during the implantation of the totally implantable venous access ports: A review	8
Therapeutic efficacy of the polidocanol versus pingyangmycin in the treatment of maxillofacial vascular disorders	7
Analysis of the postoperative hemodynamic changes in varicose vein surgery related with small saphenous vein reflux	7
Randomized, double-blind clinical trial comparing the healing of stasis ulcers in lower limbs with standard hydrocolloid gel dressings and with dressings with Syzygium cumini extract	7
Factors limiting women’s adherence to venous thromboembolism prophylaxis after cesarean section in the Gaza Strip: A cross-sectional study	7
Saphenous vein aneurysms characterization and treatment: A 36-year single center experience	7
The sonographic features of lymph node venous networks and flow patterns in patients with primary chronic venous disease	7
Biological autologous excised varicose vein dressing compared to conservative dressing on the ulcer bed during endovenous ablation	7
Prevalence and risk factors of hospital acquired venous thromboembolism	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	6
Michel Perrin Memorial	6
Reply of letter to the editor: Assessment and grading of pigmentation in chronic venous insufficiency in Phlebology 2020	6
Physical activity levels in patients with chronic venous insufficiency	6
Authors Reply: Chronic venous disease, platelet and haemostatic abnormalities contribute to the pathogenesis of pigmented purpuric dermatoses	6
Direct oral anticoagulants for deep vein thrombosis among patients with hereditary thrombophilia—A cohort study	6
Phenotype and function of smooth muscle cells derived from the human normal great saphenous vein in response to hypoxia	6
Dermatophlebology: Understanding dermal responses to venous disease	6
Leg volume reduction during tiptoe movement is caused by venous ejection and calf muscle contraction	5
The role of alpha-1-antitrypsin in the etiopathogenesis of chronic venous disease: A prospective clinical trial	5
Recovery and patient satisfaction following radiofrequency ablation and concomitant foam sclerotherapy of varicose veins with and without compression: A randomized controlled non-inferiority trial	5
Diameter-reflux relationship of the saphenous vein in the C0–C3 patients of chronic venous disease	5
Radiofrequency ablation of the great saphenous vein; does the choice of monopolar or bipolar catheters affect outcomes?	5
Post-treatment course of acute lipodermatosclerosis	5
Selected phlebological abstracts	5
Tailoring superficial venous interventions to gender	5
Improving thromboprophylaxis in the medical inpatients: The role of the resident in an academic hospital	5
Antithrombotic therapies for patients with acute iliofemoral deep vein thrombosis following endovenous recanalization: A single-center study and literature review	5
Allergic contact dermatitis caused by n-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate in VenaBlock vein glue	5
Interventional treatment for acute iliofemoral deep venous thrombosis	5
Correlation between reflux time and venous clinical severity score in patients undergoing saphenous vein ablation: A prospective study	5
Association between cardiac conditions with venous leg ulcers in patients with chronic venous insufficiency	5
A surge of interest: Analysing the increased public interest in lipedema using google trends	5
Tributary treatment: Foam or phlebectomy?	5
Management of recurrent varicose veins: Redo open surgery versus endovascular approaches	5
Action of high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) ablation on the venous wall: Histopathological analysis, insights, and perspectives	5
Management of the patient with the swollen lower limb	5
Development of lower leg edema in the late afternoon may be associated with decreased blood flow in the leg in women in the luteal phase	4
The role of D-dimer and fibrinogen testing in catheter-directed thrombolysis with urokinase for deep venous thrombosis	4
Selected phlebological abstracts	4
Selected phlebological abstracts	4
Effectiveness of the different components of complex decongestive therapy in patients with chronic venous insufficiency: A systematic review	4
Selected phlebological abstracts	4
Obituary Prof. Partsch for Phlebology J	4
Performance of an adjustable compression wrap in occupational leg swelling	4
Prevention of saphenous nerve injury after below-knee laser ablation of incompetent great saphenous veins: A trial of two-step ablation and an early result	4
Selected phlebological abstracts	4

Which dose of calcium dobesilate is more effective and safe in chronic venous insufficiency? Multicenter retrospective clinical trial	4
VenaBlock^® and VenaSeal^® class III cyanoacrylate products are effective and safe in varicose vein treatment	4
Histopathological analysis of vascular malformations	4
A retrospective study on the diagnostic value of ultrasonography for primary vascular leiomyosarcoma misdiagnosed as deep vein thrombosis	4
Reducing tumescent anesthetic injection pain by topical anesthesia pretreatment among patients undergoing endovenous radiofrequency ablation of varicose veins: A double-blind randomized controlled tri	4
Earth’s gravity field and prevalence of varicose veins and chronic venous disease: Systematic review	4
Selected phlebological abstracts	4
Biomarkers and the post-thrombotic syndrome: A systematic review of biomarkers associated with the occurrence of the post-thrombotic syndrome after lower extremity deep venous thrombosis	4
Thanks to reviewers	4
A modified Delphi process to form an expert consensus in Ireland on the essential information to be included in shared decision making for varicose vein surgery	3
Association between varicose vein and atrial fibrillation—a population-based study in Taiwan	3
Unveiling global interest in lymphedema: A decade of search data through google trends global interest in lymphedema: A google trends analysis	3
The impact of invasive treatment of superficial venous insufficiency of the lower extremities on cardiac functions	3
Venous hemodynamics in active and passive calf movements in healthy adults	3
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	3
A new method of monitoring catheter-directed thrombolysis for deep venous thrombosis—application of D-dimer and fibrinogen testing	3
Bidirectional perforators in the lower limb are not physiologically normal: A brief commentary	3
Effect of pneumatic compression device and stocking use on symptoms and quality of life in women with lipedema: A proof-in-principle randomized trial	3
Third generation of laser (>1900) for endovenous thermoablation (EVLA) of varicose veins: A systematic review and meta-analysis	3
Compression therapy in the management of varicose veins	3
Selected phlebological abstracts	3
Breaking the cycle: Addressing the drucebo effect in lymphedema care	3
Cerebrospinal venous obstruction and breast cancer: A pilot study	3
Pilot targeted treatment of enlarged supratrochlear vein of the forehead with 1320 nm endovenous laser ablation	3
Efficacy of ultrasound in the evaluation of iliac vein stenting	3
Analysis of the effects of different health education methods on improving knowledge, skills, and patient-reported outcomes in patients with lower limb varicose veins	3
CHIVA for dummies	3
1% polidocanol endovenous microfoam (Varithena ^TM ) for the treatment of chronic venous disease: A position statement from the American vein and lymphatic society	3
Qualitative assessment of available online patient resources for pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis	3
Role of veno-active drugs after endovenous therapy: A systematic review of the current literature	3
Selected phlebological abstracts	3
Compression versus bridge negative pressure wound therapy combined with compression in non-healing venous ulcers: A randomized controlled trial with quality-of-life assessment and cost effectiveness	3
Patterns of reflux in patients with CEAP C2 disease compared to patients with C6 venous ulceration	3
Biomechanical alterations in lower limb lymphedema: Implications for walking ability and rehabilitation	3
The study on the relationship between venous ulcer and ankle joint range of motion using ultrasound	3
Computer-assisted vacuum thrombectomy using lightning 12 and lightning flash 16 in acute proximal lower extremity deep vein thrombosis	3
Endovenous welding: Basics and 5-year experience in the use of automatic thermal ablation in the treatment of patients with chronic vein diseases	3
Assessment of lower extremity venous insufficiency and lipedema and their association with knee symptoms, functions, and quality of life in patients with knee osteoarthritis	2
Long-term results and predictors of failure after mechanochemical endovenous ablation in the treatment of primary great saphenous vein incompetence	2
Use of a novel Likert scale instrument to assess patient satisfaction following endovascular and surgical treatment of pelvic venous disorders	2
Thermal imaging as a diagnostic tool for superficial venous insufficiency – a systematic review	2
Comparative analysis of the efficacy and safety of different methods for injecting polidocanol in the treatment of venous malformations	2
Skin necrosis following sclerotherapy. Part 1: Differential diagnosis based on classification of pathogenic mechanisms	2
The relationship between inspiratory muscle strength, venous refilling time, disease severity, and functional capacity in patients with chronic venous insufficiency	2
Selected Phlebological Abstracts	2
Selected phlebological abstracts	2
A comparison of patient-reported outcome measures following technical success and technical failure in the treatment of great saphenous vein incompetence using ClariVein: A subanalysis of a multicente	2
Selected phlebological abstracts	2
Effects of different exercise methods of calf muscles on the hemodynamics of lower extremity vein	2
Clinical observations in treatment of lower extremity varicose veins with trigger points acupuncture	2
Standardizing practice patterns for venous insufficiency ultrasound	2
Superficial vein thrombosis: State of art. A review	2
Comparison of one-year outcomes and quality of life between radiofrequency ablation and microwave ablation in the treatment of lower extremity varicose veins: A retrospective cohort study	2
The efficacy of aspirin compared to low molecular weight heparin as thromboprophylaxis after orthopedic surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis	2
Selected Phlebological Abstracts	2
The anterior saphenous vein. Part 4. Clinical and technical considerations in treatment. Endorsed by the American Vein and Lymphatic Society, the American Venous Forum, and the International Union of	2
Comparison of cyanoacrylate closure and radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of small saphenous veins	2
Early results of cyanoacrylate adhesive ablation versus laser ablation for the treatment of great saphenous vein insufficiency in the Chinese mainland population	2
Ultrasound patterns of venous disease in patients with venous leg ulcers and morbid obesity	2
Cyanoacrylate venous closure – Untold story or unjustified alarm?	2
Selected phlebological abstracts	2
Monocentric prospective study to valid multidisciplinary diagnostic and therapeutic approach for Nutcracker syndrome	2
Study on the correlation between high density lipoprotein and lower extremities deep venous thrombosis in patients undergoing hip arthroplasty	2
Improvement of quality of life in women ≤ 25-years-old with chronic pelvic pain following stenting of nonthrombotic iliac vein compression	2
Implementation of a varicose vein module added to Swedvasc, the Swedish National Registry for vascular surgery	2
Computed tomography pulmonary angiography for detection of pulmonary embolisms in Chinese patients	2
Sclerotherapy: Indications and safety volumes	2
Application of preoperative ultrasound combined with indocyanine green lymphography in lymphaticovenular anastomosis of the lower limb-A retrospective study research	2
Atrial fibrillation and peripheral varicose vein: Where is the connection?	2
Current state of education in venous diseases within vascular surgery training programs in Italy: A national web-based survey among residents	2
Effectiveness and safety of detachable fibered coils as a single therapy for embolization in venous origin chronic pelvic pain	2
Selected phlebological abstracts	2
Localised intravascular coagulation complicating venous malformations: Clinical characterisation	2
A novel view to varicose veins pathogenesis: Proteomic profiling suggests a pivotal role of extracellular matrix degradation	2
Authors’ reply: An online survey of pelvic congestion support group members regarding comorbid symptoms and syndromes	2
The risk of muscle involvement in focal venous malformations in children	2
The impact of ankle movements on venous return flow: A comparative study	2
Quantifying superficial vein morphology with near-infrared imaging during venous congestion	2