OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Expert Review of Gastroenterology & Hepatology is 8. 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 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Multidetector computed tomography angiography in non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding: when, why and how?	42
Ripretinib for the treatment of adult patients with advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors	39
Managing pain in irritable bowel syndrome: current perspectives and best practice	32
Leucine-rich alpha-2 glycoprotein as a blood biomarker in inflammatory bowel disease: clinical implications and future perspectives	31
Impact of yoga therapy in intestinal disorders	29
Addressing current limitations of colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening	28
Targeting liver metabolism: a pathway to cure hepatitis B virus?	27
Small bowel transplant – novel indications and recent progress	27
Imaging in pediatric disorders of the gut-brain interactions: current best practice and future directions	27
Therapeutic drug monitoring in inflammatory bowel disease: recent developments	26
Lipid biomarkers in colorectal cancer, with particular emphasis on exosomes – current status and future inferences	25
Early alpha-fetoprotein response predicts prognosis of immune checkpoint inhibitor and targeted therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma: a systematic review with meta-analysis	25
Recent advances in treating constipation in children	24
Extra-pancreatic malignancies in patients with intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms	22
Familial intestinal polyposis and device assisted enteroscopy: where do we stand?	22
Gender-related differences in celiac disease presentation and follow-up in adult patients	22
Terlipressin in the management of adults with hepatorenal syndrome-acute kidney injury (HRS-AKI)	21
Treatment optimization of subcutaneous infliximab in patients with inflammatory bowel disease	21
Elucidating the role of extracellular vesicles in liver injury induced by HIV	21
A narrative review on the diagnosis and management of constipation in infants	20
The assessment of impaired liver function and prognosis in hepatocellular carcinoma	19
High-dosage human albumin infusion may be superior for hypervolemic hyponatremia in cirrhosis with ascites	19
Irritable bowel syndrome – controversies in diagnosis and management	19
ERCP-related adverse events: incidence, mechanisms, risk factors, prevention, and management	19
The evolution of irritable bowel syndrome as a group of organic diseases: a narrative review	18

Contemporary advances in the endoscopic management of cholangiocarcinoma: a review of accomplished milestones and prospective opportunities	18
Preoperative endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage for primary drainage in obstructive jaundice	18
Bayesian analysis and the role of local palliative therapeutics for malignant biliary obstruction	18
Vitamin B12 deficiency and use of proton pump inhibitors: a systematic review and meta-analysis	18
Managing bile acid diarrhea: aspects of contention	17
Investigating the correlation between COVID-19 and the progression of chronic liver disease	17
Recent updates on treatment options for primary follicular lymphoma of the gastrointestinal tract	17
Characteristic endoscopic findings in Helicobacter pylori diagnosis in clinical practice	17
An insight into Clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhea in Saudi children: diagnosis and treatment	17
Misinterpretation and misapplication of biomarkers in inflammatory bowel disease: how do we avoid this?	16
Impact of biologic therapies and small molecules on the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in patients with inflammatory bowel diseases: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized cont	15
Small bowel imaging in inflammatory bowel disease: updates for 2023	15
To STRIDE or not to STRIDE: a critique of “treat to target” in ulcerative colitis	15
Altered gut microbiota is associated with sleep disturbances in patients with minimal hepatic encephalopathy caused by hepatitis B-related liver cirrhosis	15
IBD in women of reproductive age: where do novel therapies fit in?	14
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on hospitalizations with hepatocellular carcinoma in the United States	14
An update on improving long-term outcomes for patients with chronic pancreatitis post-surgery	13
Evaluating the role of endoscopic ultrasound in pancreatitis	13
Psychological distress in inflammatory bowel disease	13
The impact of a multidisciplinary team evaluation on the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic pancreatitis in a tertiary referral center	13
Cost-effectiveness of tislelizumab plus chemotherapy vs chemotherapy as first-line treatment of PD-L1 positive advanced gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma from a Chinese perspective	13
Updates on intestinal failure management	13
Techniques and outcomes review of the endoscopic management of gastrointestinal bleeding	12
Noninvasive diagnosis of clinically significant portal hypertension: current evidence and future directions	12
Contemporary epidemiology of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease	12
Carcinoid syndrome mimicking irritable bowel syndrome: don’t fall into the trap	12
EUS-guided choledochoduodenostomy (EUS-CDS) with lumen-apposing metal stents (LAMS): a comprehensive technical review	12
Managing pediatric Crohn’s disease: recent insights	12
Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC): evolving approaches and expert perspectives	11
Diagnosing eosinophilic esophagitis in pediatric patients	11
Relationship between pathogenic microorganisms and the occurrence of esophageal carcinoma based on pathological type: a narrative review	11
Interrupting inflammatory bowel disease therapy: why, who, when and how to consider medication holidays	11
Gastroesophageal reflux disease in preterm infants: unmet needs	11
Managing complications of chronic pancreatitis: a guide for the gastroenterologist	11
Clinical management of inflammatory bowel disease from preconception to postpartum	10
Relief from behind: enemas, the back door enforcement to help treating chronic constipation in adults	10
Germline testing and genetic counseling in biliary tract cancer: an operative proposal to improve the state of art	10
Safety and use of IBD therapies during pregnancy and lactation	10
Optimizing nutritional care across the continuum from intensive care to recovery: an expert opinion review	10
Tenofovir versus entecavir on the prognosis of hepatitis B virus-related hepatocellular carcinoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis	10
Reply to letter to the Editor: Vitamin B12 deficiency and use of proton pump inhibitors: a systematic review and meta-analysis	10
The efficacy and safety of glucocorticoid for perioperative patients with hepatectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis	10
Highlighting novel targets in immunotherapy for liver cancer	10
Development and validation of modified Liaoning score for predicting the prognosis of liver cirrhosis: a retrospective, international multicenter, observational study	10
Delivering adjuvant and neoadjuvant treatments in the early stages of hepatocellular carcinoma	10
Modulating the microbiome in chronic liver diseases – current evidence on the role of fecal microbiota transplantation	10
Management of disease-related abdominal abscesses in Crohn’s disease	10
Towards a better diagnosis of gastro esophageal reflux disease	10
Rome V criteria for pediatric disorders of gut – brain interaction: key updates and clinical implications	9
An update on efficacy and safety comparison of biologics in treatment of inflammatory bowel disease targeting TNF-α, interleukins, leukocyte trafficking, Janus-kinase, and sphingosine-1-phosphate rece	9

Extra-intestinal manifestations in inflammatory bowel disease: a comparative review of pediatric and adult-onset disease	9
Post-endoscopic submucosal dissection electrocoagulation syndrome: a clinical overview	9
Characterizing Crohn’s disease phenotypes through pan-enteric capsule endoscopy	9
Autoimmune gastritis: an organ-specific disease or a model of systemic autoimmunity? Parallels, divergences, and emerging insights	9
PSC patient with jaundice – should we ERCP?	9
Measuring gut microbiome as a colorectal cancer screening tool: potential and challenges	9
Introducing the “Guideline Comparison” article type	9
Endoscopic follow-up in patients with first-degree relatives for gastric cancer: a real-world observational study	9
The TL1A inhibitors in IBD: what’s in the pot?	9
Nosocomial spontaneous bacterial peritonitis is associated with high mortality – a systematic review and meta-analysis	8
Nutritional aspects of inflammatory bowel disease	8
Medical management of acute severe ulcerative colitis in the hospitalized patient	8
Acute severe ulcerative colitis: defining the precise moment for colectomy	8
The position of anti-tumor necrosis factor agents for the treatment of adult patients with Crohn’s disease	8
Prioritization in inflammatory bowel disease therapy	8
2023 update on the clinical management of gastroparesis	8
Induction and maintenance of healing in erosive esophagitis in the United States	8
Microbial ecology and hepatocellular carcinoma: should a subset be viewed as a microbiome-conditioned malignancy?	8
Exploring immunological perturbations between hepatocellular carcinoma risk, inflammation and obesity	8
Primary biliary cholangitis: primary autoimmune disease or primary secretory defect	8
Clinical role of anti-PD-1 immunotherapies in esophageal cancer	8
Novel fibro-inflammatory biomarkers associated with disease activity in patients with Crohn’s disease	8
Radiation safety and dose management in fluoroscopy-guided gastrointestinal procedures: current evidence and future perspectives	8
Systematic mapping of worldwide research on intra-pancreatic fat deposition	8
Histamine-producing bacteria and their role in gastrointestinal disorders	8
Reviewing novel findings and advances in diagnoses and treatment of primary biliary cholangitis	8
Endoscopic ultrasound-guided pancreatic duct drainage: a comprehensive state of the art review	8