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

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	9
Early Results With a New Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation Catheter, Venclose®	9
Hyperbaric Oxygen as an Adjunct in the Treatment of Venous Ulcers: A Systematic Review	8
Protective Arteriovenous Fistula in Traumatic Common Carotid Transection	7
Stenting of the Common Carotid Artery Ostium: Balloon Catheter Lifting-Up Technique With a Gooseneck Snare	7
External Carotid Artery-Jugular Vein Fistula Caused by Blunt Trauma: A Case Report & Literature Review	7
The Impact of Intra-abdominal Cancer Stage on Outcomes after Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair	6
Intraluminal Carotid Artery Thrombus: The “Donut” Sign on Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound	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
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
Impact of Integrated Vascular Surgery Residency on General Surgery Resident and Vascular Fellow Operative Volume: A National Analysis	5
Distal Perfusion With Modified Centrifugal Pump Circuit in Thoracic and Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair	5
Routine Use of Indwelling Urinary Catheters During Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair is Not Necessary	5
Long-Term Outcome of Carotid-Subclavian Bypass in the Management of Coronary-Subclavian Steal Syndrome	5
Superior Mesenteric Artery and Vein Injuries: Operative Strategies and Outcomes	5
Predictors of Decline in Renal Function 5 Years after EVAR	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
Study Protocol for a Focus Group Discussion About the Patients’ Perspective on Carotid Endarterectomy	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
Factors Associated With Tobacco Cessation Advice Recall and Quit Rates in Vascular Surgery Patients. A Single Center Study	5
The Use of Intravascular Ultrasound During Deep Venous Interventions in a Tertiary Care Center	5
Hybrid Clampless Anastomosis in Antegrade Aorto-Superior Mesenteric Artery Bypass	4
Surgical Options and Outcomes for Renal Vein Entrapment	4
Challenging Conventional Treatment: Retrograde Implantation of a Covered Stent in Superior Mensenteric Artery Occlusion Case	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
Letter to the Editor: Cervical Spinal Manipulative Therapy Unlikely Cause of Spontaneous Internal Carotid Artery Dissection	4
Single-Stage Procedure of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement and Endovascular Aneurysm Repair Under Local Anaesthesia and Percutaneous Access	4
Rise in Percutaneous Vascular Procedures and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Is Associated With Increase in Emergent Vascular Operations	4
Complex and Successful Management of a Symptomatic Isolated Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm in a Pregnant Woman with Marfan Syndrome	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
A Rare Case of Focal Renal Fibromuscular Dysplasia Treated With Angioplasty: A Case Report	4
Laparoscopic Management of Concomitant Sigmoid Colon Cancer and Type 2 Endoleak Following Endovascular Aneurysm Repair	4
Intravascular Ultrasound in Treating Iliac Vein Compression With Endovascular Stenting: A Necessary Tool for Optimal Outcomes	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
Cystic Adventitial Disease of the Common Femoral Vein Presenting with Lower Limb Swelling: A Case Report	4
Endovascular Treatment of Common Iliac Aneurysm After Aortobifemoral Bypass: Banana Technique and Shape Memory Polymer Plug Embolization	3
Arterial Palmar Arch Aneurysms Management: Case Series	3
Long-Term Survival and Quality of Life After Fenestrated Endovascular Repair for Complex Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms	3
Application of the 5F JL4 Catheter in Bronchial Artery Embolization With the Opening in the Inferior Wall of the Aortic Arch	3
Post-Pulmonary Embolism Impairment Six Months after Acute Pulmonary Embolism: A Prospective Registry	3
Short-Term and Long-Term Fluvastatin Inhibit Effects of Thrombospondin-1 on Human Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells	3
Preservation of Blood Flow to the Internal Iliac Artery Using a Custom-Made Single Fenestrated Endograft: A Case Report	3
Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt in Liver Transplant Recipients: Outcomes in Six Adult Patients	3
Selective Angioembolisation of Iatrogenic Renal Artery Pseudoaneurysms Following Minimally Invasive Urological Procedures: A Single Centre Case Series	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
Masson's Tumor as an Uncommon Cause of Neck Mass: A Case Presentation	3
Endovascular Treatment of a Forty-Year-Old Post-Traumatic Knee Arteriovenous Fistula	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
Total Contact Casting Remains an Effective Modality for Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers	3
Symptomatic Profunda Femoris Artery Aneurysm With Superficial Calf Ulcerations	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
Acute Thrombosis of an Aneurysm of the Small Saphenous Vein: A Case Report	3
Expanding the Use of the Comaneci Neck-Bridging Device for Endovascular Treatment of Complex Renal Artery Aneurysms	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
Surgical Resection of an Intravascular Lipoma of the Superior Vena Cava	3
The Safety and Effectiveness of the Prostar XL Closure Device Compared to Open Groin Cutdown for Endovascular Aneurysm Repair	3
Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Effect of Chronic Kidney Disease on Amputation and Mortality in Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease	3
Association of Frailty Index and Postoperative Outcomes of Open Bypass Lower Extremity Revascularization for Acute Limb Ischemia Using the Vascular Quality Initiative	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

Letter re: Misidentification of Transcarotid Artery Revascularization by Current Procedural Terminology	3
Blunt Thoracic and Abdominal Aortic Injury in Multiple Trauma: A Case Report	3
Endovascular Embolization of Aneurysmal Renal Arteriovenous Malformation	3
Acute Kidney Injury Risk and Contrast Volume in Intact Versus Ruptured Endovascular Aneurysm Repair in the Vascular Quality Initiative	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
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
Endovascular Repair of Iatrogenic Inferior Vena Cava and Iliac Vein Injury: A Case Series and Review of the Literature	3
Medusa’s Wrath: Bleeding Giant Scalp Arteriovenous Malformation in an Adult: A Case Report	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
An Analysis of Malpractice Litigation of Vascular Surgeons in Cases Involving Aortic Pathologies	3
Effects of Deep Venous Thrombosis Treatments on Early and Long-term Quality of Life: Medical Therapy vs. Systemic Thrombolysis vs. Pharmacomechanical Thrombolysis	3
Rupture of an Aneurysmal Pulmonary Sequestration Artery	2
Enhancing Routine Reporting of IVC Filters: An Interventionalist’s Approach to Improving Patient Safety in an Underserved Urban Area	2
Factors Affecting Residual Stump Length Following Endovenous Laser Ablation	2
Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Complicated with Occlusion of Bilateral Common Iliac Arteries	2
Non-Anastomotic Axillofemoral Bypass Disruption After Blunt Trauma Treated by Endovascular Approach	2
Open Management of an Asymptomatic 4.2 Cm Middle Colic Artery Aneurysm and Liteture Review	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
A Novel Model of Tobacco Smoke–Mediated Aortic Injury	2
A Mobile Thrombus of the Thoracic Aorta	2
Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials Comparing Bypass and Endovascular Revascularisation for Peripheral Artery Disease	2
Single Versus Double Antiplatelet Therapy in Patients Undergoing Endovascular Treatment With a Stent for an Iliac Occlusive Lesion	2
Review of Mixed Arterial Venous Leg Ulcers (MAVLU) Disease in Contemporary Practice	2
Celiac Trunk Mycotic Aneurysm: Diagnosis and Treatment of a Post-infective Endocarditis Complication	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
Bow Hunter Phenomenon From Advanced Cerebrovascular Disease Treated With Subclavian Artery Stenting and Carotid Endarterectomy	2
Open Proximal Endarterectomy with Retrograde Access and Stenting: A Novel Technique for Lower Extremity Revascularization	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
Drug Eluting Stents as a Management for Patients with Below the Knee Peripheral Artery Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	2
Popliteal Artery Occlusion in a Sole Sciatic Arterial System Requiring Complex Repair	2
Biopsy Forceps-Assisted Loop Snare Technique for Complex Retrieval of Inferior Vena Cava Filter	2
The Role of Intravascular Ultrasound in Limb Salvage: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	2
A Rare Case of Bilateral Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Following Neck Injury	2
Aortoenteric Fistulas Following Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair: A Review	2
A Prosthetic Conduit can be Used Safely for TransCarotid Artery Revascularization Under Local Anesthesia in High-Risk Patients	2
Surgical Management of Symptomatic Carotid Artery Webs	2
Complicated Open Repair of Type B Aortic Dissection in a Patient With Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Rescued by Endovascular Intervention	2
The ‘DIMPLE SIGN’ of Intra-Aortic Cord	2
Indocyanin Green Fluorescence Evaluation of Colonic Perfusion During Elective Open Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair	2
Hybrid Single-Stage Repair of Kommerell’s Diverticulum in a Right Aortic Arch in a Patient With 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome	2
Ten-Year Experience With Primary Repair and Selective Patch Angioplasty in Carotid Endarterectomy	2
Carotid Artery Aneurysm-Induced Mediastinal Hematoma Leading to Airway Compression—A Rare Complication of Internal Jugular Vein Puncture	2
Procedure-Related Complication Rates With the Use of Vascular Closure Devices; Does Size Only Matter? A Large Single Centre Retrospective Study	2
Fenestrated Endovascular Aortic Repair With Chimney Graft for Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm	2
Axillary to Lateral Above Knee Popliteal Artery Bypass: An Alternative Approach to Lower Extremity Revascularization	2
Inverted Thoracic Stent Graft Technique for Separation of a Stent Graft and Bare Stent Caused by Aortic Elongation	2
A Description of Outcomes Experienced by Patients Whose Orders for Peripheral Artery Revascularization Were Reviewed by a Nondenial Prior Authorization Program	2
Elective Endovascular vs Open Repair for Elective Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm in Patients ≥80 years of Age: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	2
Ruptured Complex Aortoiliac Aneurysm in an Elderly Patient With a Kidney Transplant Presenting With Sciatica	2
A Rare Case of Pulmonary Artery Trunk Aneurysm	2
Characteristics and Trends in Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS) Associated Visceral Artery Aneurysms: A Systematic Descriptive Review of the Literature	2
Unique Case of Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome with Arterial Compression in Patient with Bilateral Cervical Ribs and Osteochondroma of the Ribs	2
A 2-year Comparative Analysis of Outcomes and Endovascular Interventions in Radio-Cephalic vs. Brachio-Cephalic Fistulae	2
Acquired Carotid-Jugular Fistula Secondary to a Pseudoaneurysm Following Carotid Endarterectomy	2
The Emotional Impact and Coping Mechanisms Following Adverse Patient Events Among Canadian Vascular Surgeons and Trainees	2
Pathological Analysis and Clinical Evolution After Radiological Removal of Retrievable Vena Cava Filters	2
Tongue AVM Embolization with Rescue of Fractured Microcatheter Prolapse into Internal Carotid Artery	2
An Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocol Decreases the Use of Narcotics in Infrainguinal Bypass Patients	2
Dual Institutional Experience with Transcarotid Artery Revascularization	2
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation Post Endovascular Aortic Repair	2
Saphenous Bypass for Treating Anterior Nutcracker Syndrome After Failed Renal Vein Transposition: A Case Report	2
Endovascular Repair of Primary Aortocaval Fistula at the Caval Confluence in a Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm	2
Chemotherapy Port Peal Away Sheath Embolisation and Removal With Endovascular Snaring	2
N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate Packing of a Gastroduodenal Artery Pseudoaneurysm due to Distal Pancreatectomy After Subtotal Esophagectomy	2
Predictors for Distal Revascularization Following Femoral Endarterectomy in Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia Patients	2
Completion Arteriogram Following Carotid Endarterectomy Yields Lower Perioperative Stroke Rate	2
Does the Combined Arteritis Damage Score (CARDS) in the Diagnosis of Takayasu Arteritis Predict Prognosis and Need for Biologic Therapy?	2