OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Phlebology is 3. 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 2020-05-01 to 2024-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Standard of care for lipedema in the United States	47
Diagnostic approach to lower limb edema	39
The American Venous Forum, American Vein and Lymphatic Society and the Society for Vascular Medicine expert opinion consensus on lymphedema diagnosis and treatment	27
Venous thromboembolism in the era of COVID-19	22
Incidence of deep venous thrombosis in COVID-19 hospitalized patients during the first peak of the Italian outbreak	21
Improvements in patients with lipedema 4, 8 and 12 years after liposuction	20
The Symptoms-Varices-Pathophysiology classification of pelvic venous disorders: A report of the American Vein & Lymphatic Society International Working Group on Pelvic Venous Disorders	20
Ultrasound criteria for lipedema diagnosis	19
The effectiveness of early anticoagulant treatment in Covid-19 patients	19
Imaging findings of pelvic venous insufficiency in patients with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome	17
Presentation patterns in women with pelvic venous disorders differ based on age of presentation	15
Safety of exercise therapy after acute pulmonary embolism	15
Endovenous laser ablation: A comprehensive review	14
Type of anti-thrombotic therapy for venous stenting in patients with non-thrombotic iliac vein lesions does not influence the development of in-stent restenosis	14
COVID-19 related thrombosis: A mini-review	13
A systematic review and meta-analysis comparing the efficacy of cyanoacrylate ablation over endovenous thermal ablation for treating incompetent saphenous veins	12
Classification and treatment of endothermal heat-induced thrombosis: Recommendations from the American Venous Forum and the Society for Vascular Surgery This Practice Guidelines document has been co	12
The “venous perspective” in Lombardia (Italy) during the first weeks of the COVID-19 epidemic	12
The effects of water immersion and walking on leg volume, ankle circumference and epifascial thickness in healthy subjects with occupational edema	11
Use of the VENOVO™ and Sinus Obliquus™ venous stents in the treatment of non-thrombotic or post-thrombotic iliac vein lesions – Short-term results from a multi-centre Asian cohort	11
Reducing the risk of venous thromboembolism following superficial endovenous treatment: A UK and Republic of Ireland consensus study	11
Study of association of varicose veins and inflammation by inflammatory markers	11
Comparative efficacy and life quality effects of surgical stripping, radiofrequency ablation, and cyanoacrylate embolization in patients undergoing treatment for great saphenous vein insufficiency	10
Localized intravascular coagulation in venous malformations: A system review	10
The efficiency of exercise training in patients with venous insufficiency: A double blinded, randomized controlled trial	10

Systematic literature review and network Meta-analysis of sulodexide and other drugs in chronic venous disease	10
Rivaroxaban for the prevention of venous thromboembolism after radiofrequency ablation of saphenous veins concomitant with miniphlebectomy, sclerotherapy, or no treatment of varicose tributaries	8
Abstracts for the UIP XIX World Congress of Phlebology, 12–16 September 2022, Istanbul, Turkey	8
A genome-wide association study for varicose veins	8
A randomized clinical trial of the effects of saphenous and perforating veins radiofrequency ablation on venous ulcer healing (VUERT trial)	8
Evaluation of static ulcer on lower extremities using wireless wearable near-infrared spectroscopy device: Effect of deep venous thrombosis on TRiggered Angiography Non-Contrast-Enhanced sequence magn	8
Venous malformations: Coagulopathy control and treatment methods	7
Randomized multicenter study on long-term complications of peripherally inserted central catheters positioned by electrocardiographic technique	7
899 serious adverse events including 13 deaths, 7 strokes, 211 thromboembolic events, and 482 immune reactions: The untold story of cyanoacrylate adhesive closure	7
Non-contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging: Objective figures in differentiation between acute and chronic deep venous thrombosis in the lower extremities	7
Textile-based compression therapy in managing chronic oedema: Complex interactions	7
A multi-institutional review of endovenous thermal ablation of the saphenous vein finds male sex and use of anticoagulation are predictors of long-term failure	7
An online survey of pelvic congestion support group members regarding comorbid symptoms and syndromes	6
Predictive factors for changes in remnant stump length during and after the treatment of incompetent truncal saphenous veins using cyanoacrylate	6
The efficacy of change in limb volume on functional mobility, health-related quality of life, social appearance anxiety, and depression in patients with lower extremity lymphedema	6
Compression treatment in acute symptomatic proximal deep venous thrombosis – Results of a worldwide survey	6
A comparative analysis of the efficacy and safety of therapeutic interventions in phlegmasia cerulea dolens	5
Modification of protocol with one extra drop of endovascular cyanoacrylate improved closure rates in incompetent great saphenous veins	5
Mechanical prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism prevention in obese individuals	5
Compression stocking prevents increased venous retrograde flow time in the lower limbs of pregnant women	5
Sclerotherapy of lower limb veins: Indications, contraindications and treatment strategies to prevent complications – A consensus document of the International Union of Phlebology-2023	5
Treatment of superficial vein thrombosis with intermediate dose of tinzaparin: A real word cohort study – The SeVEN EXTension study	5
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
Segmental saphenous ablation for chronic venous disease treatment	5
May Thurner syndrome: Sixty years later	5
Multimodal approach of venous recanalization in patients with a critical limb ischemia due to phlegmasia cerulea dolens: A case series of 17 patients in a single center	5
A systematic review and meta-analysis of treatment modalities for anterior accessory saphenous vein insufficiency	5
A randomised controlled clinical trial comparing the effectiveness of bandaging compared to the JuxtaCures™ device in the management of people with venous ulceration: Feasibility study	5
Evaluation of physical activity level and exercise capacity in patients with varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency	5
Systematic review on the benefit of graduated compression stockings in the prevention of venous thromboembolism in low-risk surgical patients	5
Clinical results of polidocanol sclerotherapy in venous malformation treatment: Patient-perceived improvement and satisfaction	5
Prevalence of left iliac vein compression in an asymptomatic population and patients with left iliofemoral deep vein thrombosis: A multicenter cross-sectional study in southern China	5
Ambulatory outpatient venous surgery service: An examination of patient satisfaction and experiences	5
The accuracy and precision of interface pressure measuring devices: A systematic review	5
Ultrasound-guided cyanoacrylate injection for the treatment of incompetent perforator veins	5
Bioimpedance spectroscopy and volumetry in the immediate/short-term monitoring of intensive complex decongestive treatment of lymphedema	5
Vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia with atypical vein thrombosis: Implications for clinical practice	5
Adjuvant radiofrequency thermocoagulation improves the outcome of liquid sclerotherapy in the treatment of spider veins of the leg: A pilot study	4
One-year outcome using cyanoacrylate glue to ablate truncal vein incompetence: A Singapore VenaSeal™ real-world post-market evaluation study (ASVS)	4
Numerical modeling of blood flow in the internal jugular vein with the use of computational fluid mechanics software	4
Totally implantable venous access ports: A systematic review and meta-analysis comparing subclavian and internal jugular vein punctures	4
Adverse neurological events after sodium tetradecyl sulfate foam sclerotherapy – A prospective, observational study of 8056 treatments	4
Analysis of adverse events with sclerosants reported to the United States Food and Drug Administration	4
Current strategies for endovascular management of varicose veins: An updated review of superficial ablation technologies	4
Plantar vein thrombosis	4
Selecting appropriate compression for lymphedema patients: American Vein and Lymphatic Society position statement	4
Effect of pneumatic compression device and stocking use on symptoms and quality of life in women with lipedema: A proof-in-principle randomized trial	4
A new automated system for the preparation of sclerosant foam: A study of the physical characteristics produced and the device settings required	4
Respiratory changes in biometry of suprarenal inferior vena cava in patients with varicose veins of lower extremities	4
Outcomes of cyanoacrylate closure of the truncal varicose vein insufficiency: A comparison between young and elderly patients	4

A randomised controlled trial of neuromuscular stimulation in non-operative venous disease improves clinical and symptomatic status	4
A 10-year experience of leiomyosarcoma of the inferior vena cava	4
Repurposing the systemic venous return model for conceptualisation of chronic venous insufficiency and its management	4
Clinical profile and management of external jugular vein aneurysms	4
The influence of different sub-bandage pressure values in the prevention of recurrence of venous ulceration—A ten year follow-up	4
The management of venous leg ulceration post the EVRA (early venous reflux ablation) ulcer trial: Management of venous ulceration post EVRA	4
Quality of life and clinical results after endovascular sclerotherapy: A comparison between intra- and extramuscular low-flow venous malformations	4
Strategy to prevent nerve injury and deep vein thrombosis in radiofrequency segmental thermal ablation of the saphenous veins using a new objective pain scale	4
Chronic venous disease, platelet and haemostatic abnormalities contribute to the pathogenesis of pigmented purpuric dermatoses	3
Pulmonary embolism secondary to deep venous thrombosis: A retrospective and observational study for clinical characteristics and risk stratification	3
Efficiency of endovenous laser and glue ablation methods in comparison with conventional surgery for the treatment of venous ulcers	3
Registry to investigate the efficacy and safety of the VenaBlock^© VeIn SEaling system for VaRicose veins in SingApore – Six months results of the RIVIERA trial	3
UK Royal Society of Medicine Venous Forum VTE Advice 2020	3
Effects of different exercise methods of calf muscles on the hemodynamics of lower extremity vein	3
Internal compression therapy, a novel method in the treatment of deep venous insufficiency: 18-month clinical results	3
Prevalence and inventory of venous anatomical abnormalities in the arms of patients with combined capillary, venous and lymphatic malformations (Klippel–Trénaunay syndrome)	3
The skin hyperpigmentation index: An objective method of measuring the intensity of hyperpigmentation after sclerotherapy	3
Relationship between clinical severity and hemodynamic impact of great saphenous vein incompetence using strain gauge plethysmography and duplex ultrasound	3
Pain in the aftermath of minimal invasive treatment for unilateral incompetence of the great saphenous vein	3
Correlation between climatic and biochemical parameters in etiopathogenesis of unprovoked deep vein thrombosis of the lower limbs	3
Effect of exercise therapy on PICC-associated venous thromboembolism: A meta-analysis	3
The efficacy of rotational pharmaco-mechanical thrombectomy in patients with acute iliofemoral deep vein thrombosis: Is the standard treatment of deep vein thrombosis changing?	3
Venous leg ulcer healing time is increased with each subsequent bacterial strain identified in the ulcer. A retrospective study	3
Prospective comparative study evaluating the role of flavonoids after endovenous thermal ablation	3
Evolution of dedicated stents for deep venous revascularization – marching forward with cautious optimism	3
Acute iliofemoral DVT – What evidence is required to justify catheter-directed thrombolysis?	3
Acute deep vein thrombosis in COVID 19 hospitalized patients. Risk factors and clinical outcomes	3
Conservative therapy significantly reduces patients’ chronic venous disease symptoms: A Caribbean insight into the VEIN Act Program	3
Prognostic role of elevated lactate in acute pulmonary embolism: A systematic review and meta-analysis	3
Nitinol stents placed in iliac veins are not associated with prolonged back pain	3
CEAP: A review of the 2020 revision	3
A new method of monitoring catheter-directed thrombolysis for deep venous thrombosis—application of D-dimer and fibrinogen testing	3
Retrieval of Bard Simon Nitinol inferior vena cava filters: Approaches, technical successes, complications, and clinical outcomes	3
Skin necrosis following sclerotherapy. Part 2: Risk minimisation and management strategies	3
Association between varicose vein and atrial fibrillation—a population-based study in Taiwan	3
Mechanochemical ablation for great and small saphenous veins insufficiency in patients with type III shunt	3
What, if anything, should replace the Villalta score for post thrombotic syndrome?	3
Treatment of venous malformations with tumescent-assisted sclero-embolic and ablative lasers (SEALs): Safe and effective long-term outcomes	3
Inferior vena cava filters utilization in patients with venous thromboembolism: Analysis of a database of a tertiary hospital	3
Nd:Yag laser combined with injection sclerotherapy in the treatment of reticular veins and telangiectasias (CLaCS method): A triple-blind randomized clinical trial comparing two sclerosing agents asso	3
Intramuscular venous malformations of the calf: Surgical treatment outcomes of 57 patients	3
Relationship between great saphenous vein recanalization, venous symptoms reappearance, and varicose veins recurrence rates after endovenous radiofrequency ablation	3
The effectiveness of different treatment methods in isolated telangiectasia and reticular vein treatment: A single-center prospective randomized study	3
Impairments in ankle range of motion, dorsi and plantar flexors muscle strength and gait speed in patients with chronic venous disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis	3