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 2021-08-01 to 2025-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Relationship between great saphenous vein recanalization, venous symptoms reappearance, and varicose veins recurrence rates after endovenous radiofrequency ablation	50
Pregnancy outcomes in 16 women with previous catheter-directed thrombolysis and stenting for acute left iliofemoral deep vein thrombosis	27
Improving venous symptoms in C0s-C1s patients after multicomponent diosmin-based preparation: Initial experience	27
A readability analysis of patient education materials about chronic venous disease provided by professional vascular societies	25
The trends in venous thromboembolism occurrence and prevention after minimally invasive varicose vein surgery	18
Compression versus no compression after endovenous radiofrequency ablation: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	16
Regarding: Endovenous treatment for varicose veins of the lower limbs: Comparative histological evaluation of different techniques	12
Effects of leg compression and calf muscle contraction by active ankle motion on venous hemodynamics in sitting individuals	12
The influence of different sub-bandage pressure values in the prevention of recurrence of venous ulceration—A ten year follow-up	12
Accuracy of transvaginal duplex ultrasound compared to catheter venography for the identification of pelvic vein incompetence	11
Ultrasound-guided percutaneous laser ablation of tributary varicose veins using a slim-type radial fiber	11
Improvement in chronic pelvic pain, orthostatic intolerance and interstitial cystitis symptoms after treatment of pelvic vein insufficiency	10
Risk of recurrent thromboembolic events according to treatment duration in patients with superficial vein thrombosis treated with intermediate dose of tinzaparin	10
Modification of protocol with one extra drop of endovascular cyanoacrylate improved closure rates in incompetent great saphenous veins	9
Selected phlebological abstracts	9
Assessment of skin and associated soft tissue changes with ultrasonography in chronic venous disease	9
Selected Phlebological Abstracts	9
Author Index	8
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
Selected phlebological abstracts	8
Quality of life after stenting for chronic iliocaval obstruction	8
Comparison of gait parameters, functionality and health status in patients with lower extremity lymphedema and healthy controls	8
Evaluation of clinical and ultrasonographic prognostic factors for detection of iliac venous obstructions in patients with advanced chronic venous insufficiency	8
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

Low concentration of sodium tetradecyl sulfate and hypertonic glucose solution for the treatment of telangiectasia: A prospective randomized clinical trial	7
Abstracts for the American Vein and Lymphatic Society (AVLS), 35th Annual Congress, Abstracts, 7–10 October, 2021, Denver, Colorado	7
Selected phlebological abstracts	7
Detection and quantitation of venous leg edema with the edema ruler and ultrasound	7
The diverse technical choices during the implantation of the totally implantable venous access ports: A review	6
Prevalence and risk factors of hospital acquired venous thromboembolism	6
Analysis of the postoperative hemodynamic changes in varicose vein surgery related with small saphenous vein reflux	6
Factors limiting women’s adherence to venous thromboembolism prophylaxis after cesarean section in the Gaza Strip: A cross-sectional study	6
Saphenous vein aneurysms characterization and treatment: A 36-year single center experience	6
Direct oral anticoagulants for deep vein thrombosis among patients with hereditary thrombophilia—A cohort study	6
Reply of letter to the editor: Assessment and grading of pigmentation in chronic venous insufficiency in Phlebology 2020	6
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	6
Physical activity levels in patients with chronic venous insufficiency	6
Phenotype and function of smooth muscle cells derived from the human normal great saphenous vein in response to hypoxia	6
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	5
Authors Reply: Chronic venous disease, platelet and haemostatic abnormalities contribute to the pathogenesis of pigmented purpuric dermatoses	5
Operative management of equinus associated with lower limb venous malformations	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
Michel Perrin Memorial	5
Dermatophlebology: Understanding dermal responses to venous disease	5
The role of alpha-1-antitrypsin in the etiopathogenesis of chronic venous disease: A prospective clinical trial	5
Improving thromboprophylaxis in the medical inpatients: The role of the resident in an academic hospital	5
Comparison of mechanochemical ablation versus ligation and stripping for the treatment of incompetent small saphenous vein	5
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
Post-treatment course of acute lipodermatosclerosis	4
Selected phlebological abstracts	4
The role of D-dimer and fibrinogen testing in catheter-directed thrombolysis with urokinase for deep venous thrombosis	4
Correlation between reflux time and venous clinical severity score in patients undergoing saphenous vein ablation: A prospective study	4
Performance of an adjustable compression wrap in occupational leg swelling	4
Interventional treatment for acute iliofemoral deep venous 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
Management of the patient with the swollen lower limb	4
Selected phlebological abstracts	4
Obituary Prof. Partsch for Phlebology J	4
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
Action of high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) ablation on the venous wall: Histopathological analysis, insights, and perspectives	4
Tributary treatment: Foam or phlebectomy?	4
Selected phlebological abstracts	4
Antithrombotic therapies for patients with acute iliofemoral deep vein thrombosis following endovenous recanalization: A single-center study and literature review	4
Association between cardiac conditions with venous leg ulcers in patients with chronic venous insufficiency	4
Allergic contact dermatitis caused by n-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate in VenaBlock vein glue	4
Selected phlebological abstracts	4
Combined high-resolution 3D CUBE T1-weighted imaging and non-contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance venography for evaluation of vein stenosis in May–Thurner syndrome	4
Earth’s gravity field and prevalence of varicose veins and chronic venous disease: Systematic review	4
A retrospective study on the diagnostic value of ultrasonography for primary vascular leiomyosarcoma misdiagnosed as deep vein thrombosis	4
Leg volume reduction during tiptoe movement is caused by venous ejection and calf muscle contraction	4
A surge of interest: Analysing the increased public interest in lipedema using google trends	4
Tailoring superficial venous interventions to gender	4
Radiofrequency ablation of the great saphenous vein; does the choice of monopolar or bipolar catheters affect outcomes?	4

Qualitative assessment of available online patient resources for pulmonary embolism and 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
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
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
May Thurner syndrome: Sixty years later	3
Bidirectional perforators in the lower limb are not physiologically normal: A brief commentary	3
Effectiveness of the different components of complex decongestive therapy in patients with chronic venous insufficiency: A systematic review	3
VenaBlock^® and VenaSeal^® class III cyanoacrylate products are effective and safe in varicose vein treatment	3
CHIVA for dummies	3
Role of veno-active drugs after endovenous therapy: A systematic review of the current literature	3
Selected phlebological abstracts	3
The study on the relationship between venous ulcer and ankle joint range of motion using ultrasound	3
Thanks to reviewers	3
Compression therapy in the management of varicose veins	3
Experience with VariClose® vein sealing system in the Czech Republic	3
Association between varicose vein and atrial fibrillation—a population-based study in Taiwan	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
1% polidocanol endovenous microfoam (Varithena ^TM ) for the treatment of chronic venous disease: A position statement from the American vein and lymphatic society	3
Corrigendum to “Professor Kenneth Arthur Myers MS, FRACS, FACS, DDU (Vasc), 14th February 1935–3rd March 2021”	3
Third generation of laser (>1900) for endovenous thermoablation (EVLA) of varicose veins: A systematic review and meta-analysis	3
Selected phlebological abstracts	3
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	3
Histopathological analysis of vascular malformations	3
Which dose of calcium dobesilate is more effective and safe in chronic venous insufficiency? Multicenter retrospective clinical trial	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	2
Superficial vein thrombosis: State of art. A review	2
A pre-clinical animal study of a novel mechanical-only ablation device treatment for superficial venous disease	2
Ultrasound patterns of venous disease in patients with venous leg ulcers and morbid obesity	2
Comparison of cyanoacrylate closure and radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of small saphenous veins	2
Effects of different exercise methods of calf muscles on the hemodynamics of lower extremity vein	2
Efficacy of ultrasound in the evaluation of iliac vein stenting	2
Study on the correlation between high density lipoprotein and lower extremities deep venous thrombosis in patients undergoing hip arthroplasty	2
Cerebrospinal venous obstruction and breast cancer: A pilot study	2
A new method of monitoring catheter-directed thrombolysis for deep venous thrombosis—application of D-dimer and fibrinogen testing	2
Biomechanical alterations in lower limb lymphedema: Implications for walking ability and rehabilitation	2
Pilot targeted treatment of enlarged supratrochlear vein of the forehead with 1320 nm endovenous laser ablation	2
Selected phlebological abstracts	2
Selected Phlebological Abstracts	2
Selected phlebological abstracts	2
Implementation of a varicose vein module added to Swedvasc, the Swedish National Registry for vascular surgery	2
Improvement of quality of life in women ≤ 25-years-old with chronic pelvic pain following stenting of nonthrombotic iliac vein compression	2
Increased prevalence of deep vein thrombosis and mortality in patients with Covid-19 at a referral center in Brazil	2
Breaking the cycle: Addressing the drucebo effect in lymphedema care	2
Patterns of reflux in patients with CEAP C2 disease compared to patients with C6 venous ulceration	2
Unveiling global interest in lymphedema: A decade of search data through google trends global interest in lymphedema: A google trends analysis	2
Quantifying superficial vein morphology with near-infrared imaging during venous congestion	2
The impact of invasive treatment of superficial venous insufficiency of the lower extremities on cardiac functions	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
A novel view to varicose veins pathogenesis: Proteomic profiling suggests a pivotal role of extracellular matrix degradation	2
Standardizing practice patterns for venous insufficiency ultrasound	2
Clinical observations in treatment of lower extremity varicose veins with trigger points acupuncture	2
The impact of ankle movements on venous return flow: A comparative study	2
Venous hemodynamics in active and passive calf movements in healthy adults	2