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 2021-06-01 to 2025-06-01.)

Article	Citations
Re-do Hybrid Deep Venous Arterialization via the Popliteal Venous System: Conversion From a Deep Venous Arterialization to a Superficial Venous Arterialization	13
Conservative Treatment in Two Patients With Spontaneous Hepatic Artery Dissection	13
Endovascular Management of Aortic Stump Blowout by Parallel Grafting and Coil Embolization of Visceral Aorta	11
Primary Aortic Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor	10
Prevalence of Renal Masses Suspected of Malignancy and Adrenal Incidentalomas in Patients With Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm	8
Early Results With a New Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation Catheter, Venclose®	8
Application of Uterine Artery Embolization in Patients With Placenta Accreta Spectrum After Abdominal Aortic Balloon Occlusion	8
Stenting of the Common Carotid Artery Ostium: Balloon Catheter Lifting-Up Technique With a Gooseneck Snare	7
Protective Arteriovenous Fistula in Traumatic Common Carotid Transection	7
Treatment of Uncomplicated Type B Aortic Dissection: Optimal Medical Therapy vs TEVAR + Optimal Medical Therapy	7
The Impact of Intra-abdominal Cancer Stage on Outcomes after Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair	7
External Carotid Artery-Jugular Vein Fistula Caused by Blunt Trauma: A Case Report & Literature Review	6
Trans-Cervical Endovascular Management of Saccular Aneurysm of the Extracranial Internal Carotid Artery Using a Self-Expanding Nitinol Base ePTFE Covered Stent	6
Hyperbaric Oxygen as an Adjunct in the Treatment of Venous Ulcers: A Systematic Review	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	5
Routine Use of Indwelling Urinary Catheters During Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair is Not Necessary	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
Distal Perfusion With Modified Centrifugal Pump Circuit in Thoracic and Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair	5
Factors Associated With Tobacco Cessation Advice Recall and Quit Rates in Vascular Surgery Patients. A Single Center Study	5
Long-Term Outcome of Carotid-Subclavian Bypass in the Management of Coronary-Subclavian Steal Syndrome	5
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	5
Impact of Integrated Vascular Surgery Residency on General Surgery Resident and Vascular Fellow Operative Volume: A National Analysis	5

The Use of Intravascular Ultrasound During Deep Venous Interventions in a Tertiary Care Center	5
An Analysis of Sex-Based Outcomes Following Transcarotid Artery Revascularization	5
Hybrid Clampless Anastomosis in Antegrade Aorto-Superior Mesenteric Artery Bypass	4
Predictors of Decline in Renal Function 5 Years after EVAR	4
Laparoscopic Management of Concomitant Sigmoid Colon Cancer and Type 2 Endoleak Following Endovascular Aneurysm Repair	4
Rise in Percutaneous Vascular Procedures and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Is Associated With Increase in Emergent Vascular Operations	4
Management of Renal Artery-Inferior Vena Cava Fistula Following Nephrectomy for Penetrating Trauma	4
Analysis of Determinants for Suture-mediated Closure Device Failure During EVAR Procedures	4
Cystic Adventitial Disease of the Common Femoral Vein Presenting with Lower Limb Swelling: A Case Report	4
Single-Stage Procedure of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement and Endovascular Aneurysm Repair Under Local Anaesthesia and Percutaneous Access	4
A Rare Case of Focal Renal Fibromuscular Dysplasia Treated With Angioplasty: A Case Report	4
A Report of Penile Mondor’s Disease After Mechanochemical Ablation and Adjunct Foam Sclerotherapy of Bilateral Lower Extremity Truncal Incompetence	4
GPT-4o’s Accuracy in Diagnosing Aortic Aneurysms and EVAR Complications	4
Letter to the Editor: Cervical Spinal Manipulative Therapy Unlikely Cause of Spontaneous Internal Carotid Artery Dissection	4
Partial Inferior Vena Cava Reconstruction with Cryopreserved Aortic Homograft Following Resection for Malignancy	4
Defining the Parameters for Endovenous Microwave Ablation to Achieve Equivalence With Endovenous Laser Ablation, Using the Porcine Liver Model	4
Intravascular Ultrasound in Treating Iliac Vein Compression With Endovascular Stenting: A Necessary Tool for Optimal Outcomes	4
Challenging Conventional Treatment: Retrograde Implantation of a Covered Stent in Superior Mensenteric Artery Occlusion Case	4
Does Bronchial Artery Hypertrophies After Descending Thoracic Aorta Stenting in Takayasu Arteritis? – A Clinical Dilemma	4
Superior Mesenteric Artery and Vein Injuries: Operative Strategies and Outcomes	4
Surgical Options and Outcomes for Renal Vein Entrapment	4
The Safety and Effectiveness of the Prostar XL Closure Device Compared to Open Groin Cutdown for Endovascular Aneurysm Repair	4
Results of the Chimney Technique in a Community Hospital	4
Complex and Successful Management of a Symptomatic Isolated Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm in a Pregnant Woman with Marfan Syndrome	4
Effect of Chronic Kidney Disease on 30-Day Outcomes in Endovascular Repair of Complex Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm	4
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
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
Short-Term and Long-Term Fluvastatin Inhibit Effects of Thrombospondin-1 on Human Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells	3
Optimizing Surgical Choices of Renal Artery Aneurysm With Sequential Use of “Two-Click AVA” Technique and FlightPlan for Embolization: A Report of Two Cases	3
Single Center Experience of Isolated Mechanical Thrombectomy and Thromboaspiration in Cancer-Related Acute Iliofemoral Deep Vein Thrombosis	3
Leiomyosarcoma Presenting as Rupture With a Type II Endoleak After Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair	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
An Analysis of Malpractice Litigation of Vascular Surgeons in Cases Involving Aortic Pathologies	3
Endovascular Treatment of a Forty-Year-Old Post-Traumatic Knee Arteriovenous Fistula	3
Masson's Tumor as an Uncommon Cause of Neck Mass: A Case Presentation	3
Endovascular Embolization of Aneurysmal Renal Arteriovenous Malformation	3
Total Contact Casting Remains an Effective Modality for Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers	3
Acute Thrombosis of an Aneurysm of the Small Saphenous Vein: A Case Report	3
Post-Pulmonary Embolism Impairment Six Months after Acute Pulmonary Embolism: A Prospective Registry	3
Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt in Liver Transplant Recipients: Outcomes in Six Adult Patients	3
Impact of Isometric Exercise in Adolescents With End Stage Kidney Disease and Unsuitable Vessels For An Autologous Arteriovenous Fistula	3
Medusa’s Wrath: Bleeding Giant Scalp Arteriovenous Malformation in an Adult: A Case Report	3
Surgical Resection of an Intravascular Lipoma of the Superior Vena Cava	3
Preservation of Blood Flow to the Internal Iliac Artery Using a Custom-Made Single Fenestrated Endograft: A Case Report	3
Association of Frailty Index and Postoperative Outcomes of Open Bypass Lower Extremity Revascularization for Acute Limb Ischemia Using the Vascular Quality Initiative	3
Letter re: Misidentification of Transcarotid Artery Revascularization by Current Procedural Terminology	3
Factors Influencing Hospital Readmission after Lower Extremity Bypass for Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia	3

Open Surgical Repair in a Patient With Loeys-Dietz Syndrome and Extensive Vascular Compromise: A Case Report and Literature Review	3
Endovascular Treatment of Common Iliac Aneurysm After Aortobifemoral Bypass: Banana Technique and Shape Memory Polymer Plug Embolization	3
Ultra-Low-Dose Contrast Using Transluminal Renal Angioplasty: The ULTRA Study	3
Blunt Thoracic and Abdominal Aortic Injury in Multiple Trauma: A Case Report	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
The Caged Knickerbocker: A Novel Modification to Targeted False Lumen Management in Complex Aortic Dissection	3
Peripheral Non-cerebrovascular Arterial Stent Retriever Applications	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
Arterial Palmar Arch Aneurysms Management: Case Series	3
Acute Kidney Injury Risk and Contrast Volume in Intact Versus Ruptured Endovascular Aneurysm Repair in the Vascular Quality Initiative	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
Symptomatic Profunda Femoris Artery Aneurysm With Superficial Calf Ulcerations	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
Lower Limb Weakness due to Spinal Venous Congestion in Chronic Inferior Vena Cava Occlusion: A Case Report	2
A Novel Model of Tobacco Smoke–Mediated Aortic Injury	2
An Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocol Decreases the Use of Narcotics in Infrainguinal Bypass Patients	2
Chemotherapy Port Peal Away Sheath Embolisation and Removal With Endovascular Snaring	2
Hybrid Single-Stage Repair of Kommerell’s Diverticulum in a Right Aortic Arch in a Patient With 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome	2
The Role of Intravascular Ultrasound in Limb Salvage: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	2
Carotid Artery Aneurysm-Induced Mediastinal Hematoma Leading to Airway Compression—A Rare Complication of Internal Jugular Vein Puncture	2
Axillary to Lateral Above Knee Popliteal Artery Bypass: An Alternative Approach to Lower Extremity Revascularization	2
Exclusively Posterior Circulation Stroke Caused by Internal Carotid Artery Thrombosis	2
The ‘DIMPLE SIGN’ of Intra-Aortic Cord	2
Ruptured Complex Aortoiliac Aneurysm in an Elderly Patient With a Kidney Transplant Presenting With Sciatica	2
A 2-year Comparative Analysis of Outcomes and Endovascular Interventions in Radio-Cephalic vs. Brachio-Cephalic Fistulae	2
Celiac Trunk Mycotic Aneurysm: Diagnosis and Treatment of a Post-infective Endocarditis Complication	2
Popliteal Artery Occlusion in a Sole Sciatic Arterial System Requiring Complex Repair	2
A Rare Case of Pulmonary Artery Trunk Aneurysm	2
Open Management of an Asymptomatic 4.2 Cm Middle Colic Artery Aneurysm and Liteture Review	2
Unique Case of Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome with Arterial Compression in Patient with Bilateral Cervical Ribs and Osteochondroma of the Ribs	2
Single Versus Double Antiplatelet Therapy in Patients Undergoing Endovascular Treatment With a Stent for an Iliac Occlusive Lesion	2
Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Complicated with Occlusion of Bilateral Common Iliac Arteries	2
Utilisation of Image Guidance to Enhance Safety of Deployment of the Mynx Control Vascular Closure Device	2
Stentgraft Limb Occlusion After Endovascular Aneurysm Repair: Incidence and Risk Factors	2
Bow Hunter Phenomenon From Advanced Cerebrovascular Disease Treated With Subclavian Artery Stenting and Carotid Endarterectomy	2
A Description of Outcomes Experienced by Patients Whose Orders for Peripheral Artery Revascularization Were Reviewed by a Nondenial Prior Authorization Program	2
Complicated Open Repair of Type B Aortic Dissection in a Patient With Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Rescued by Endovascular Intervention	2
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation Post Endovascular Aortic Repair	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
Endovascular Repair of Primary Aortocaval Fistula at the Caval Confluence in a Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm	2
A Cause of Cardiac Failure: Common Iliac Artery Aneurysm- Inferior Vena Cava Fistula	2
Fenestrated Endovascular Aortic Repair With Chimney Graft for Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm	2
Enhancing Routine Reporting of IVC Filters: An Interventionalist’s Approach to Improving Patient Safety in an Underserved Urban Area	2
Pathological Analysis and Clinical Evolution After Radiological Removal of Retrievable Vena Cava Filters	2
Aortoenteric Fistulas Following Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair: A Review	2
Rupture of an Aneurysmal Pulmonary Sequestration Artery	2
Open Proximal Endarterectomy with Retrograde Access and Stenting: A Novel Technique for Lower Extremity Revascularization	2
Factors Affecting Residual Stump Length Following Endovenous Laser Ablation	2
Non-Anastomotic Axillofemoral Bypass Disruption After Blunt Trauma Treated by Endovascular Approach	2
Tongue AVM Embolization with Rescue of Fractured Microcatheter Prolapse into Internal Carotid Artery	2
The Emotional Impact and Coping Mechanisms Following Adverse Patient Events Among Canadian Vascular Surgeons and Trainees	2
Inverted Thoracic Stent Graft Technique for Separation of a Stent Graft and Bare Stent Caused by Aortic Elongation	2
Indocyanin Green Fluorescence Evaluation of Colonic Perfusion During Elective Open Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair	2
Procedure-Related Complication Rates With the Use of Vascular Closure Devices; Does Size Only Matter? A Large Single Centre Retrospective Study	2
Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials Comparing Bypass and Endovascular Revascularisation for Peripheral Artery Disease	2
Predictors for Distal Revascularization Following Femoral Endarterectomy in Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia Patients	2
Review of Mixed Arterial Venous Leg Ulcers (MAVLU) Disease in Contemporary Practice	2
Completion Arteriogram Following Carotid Endarterectomy Yields Lower Perioperative Stroke Rate	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
A Prosthetic Conduit can be Used Safely for TransCarotid Artery Revascularization Under Local Anesthesia in High-Risk Patients	2
Retroperitoneal Laparoscopic-Assisted Retrieval of Wall-Penetrating Inferior Vena Cava Filter After Endovascular Techniques Failed: An Initial Clinical Outcome	2
Characteristics and Trends in Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS) Associated Visceral Artery Aneurysms: A Systematic Descriptive Review of the Literature	2
Elective Endovascular vs Open Repair for Elective Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm in Patients ≥80 years of Age: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	2
Does the Combined Arteritis Damage Score (CARDS) in the Diagnosis of Takayasu Arteritis Predict Prognosis and Need for Biologic Therapy?	2
Biopsy Forceps-Assisted Loop Snare Technique for Complex Retrieval of Inferior Vena Cava Filter	2
N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate Packing of a Gastroduodenal Artery Pseudoaneurysm due to Distal Pancreatectomy After Subtotal Esophagectomy	2
A Rare Case of Bilateral Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Following Neck Injury	2
A Mobile Thrombus of the Thoracic Aorta	2
Dual Institutional Experience with Transcarotid Artery Revascularization	2