Vincenzo Berghella

32.4k total citations · 4 hit papers
592 papers, 19.4k citations indexed

About

Vincenzo Berghella is a scholar working on Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, Obstetrics and Gynecology and Epidemiology. According to data from OpenAlex, Vincenzo Berghella has authored 592 papers receiving a total of 19.4k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 320 papers in Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, 277 papers in Obstetrics and Gynecology and 251 papers in Epidemiology. Recurrent topics in Vincenzo Berghella's work include Preterm Birth and Chorioamnionitis (236 papers), Pregnancy-related medical research (229 papers) and Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions (175 papers). Vincenzo Berghella is often cited by papers focused on Preterm Birth and Chorioamnionitis (236 papers), Pregnancy-related medical research (229 papers) and Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions (175 papers). Vincenzo Berghella collaborates with scholars based in United States, Italy and United Kingdom. Vincenzo Berghella's co-authors include Gabriele Saccone, Jason K. Baxter, Orion A. Rust, Suneet P. Chauhan, Daniele Di Mascio, Amanda Roman, Anju Suhag, Anthony Odibo, Jorge E. Tolosa and Rupsa C. Boelig and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, Clinical Infectious Diseases and Annals of Surgery.

In The Last Decade

Vincenzo Berghella

544 papers receiving 18.6k citations

Hit Papers

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What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. Outcome of coronavirus spectrum infections (SARS, MERS, COVID-19) during pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
    2020 800 citations Daniele Di Mascio, Asma Khalil et al. American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology MFM profile →
  2. The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) initiative on pre‐eclampsia: A pragmatic guide for first‐trimester screening and prevention
    2019 749 citations Liona C. Poon, Andrew Shennan et al. International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics profile →
  3. Practice guidelines for performance of the routine mid‐trimester fetal ultrasound scan
    2010 682 citations Vincenzo Berghella et al. profile →
  4. Preventing the First Cesarean Delivery
    2012 473 citations Vincenzo Berghella et al. Obstetrics and Gynecology profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Vincenzo Berghella United States 72 10.0k 9.8k 8.0k 7.9k 2.2k 592 19.4k
Michael W. Varner United States 76 12.1k 1.2× 6.6k 0.7× 10.5k 1.3× 3.9k 0.5× 3.1k 1.4× 572 21.5k
Brian M. Mercer United States 73 10.7k 1.1× 7.3k 0.7× 10.0k 1.2× 5.9k 0.7× 2.0k 0.9× 377 19.7k
Ronald J. Wapner United States 82 12.1k 1.2× 7.1k 0.7× 16.2k 2.0× 3.8k 0.5× 4.1k 1.8× 648 26.4k
Menachem Miodovnik United States 72 10.7k 1.1× 6.3k 0.6× 8.9k 1.1× 4.2k 0.5× 2.2k 1.0× 309 17.4k
Alan M. Peaceman United States 53 8.2k 0.8× 4.4k 0.5× 6.5k 0.8× 3.1k 0.4× 2.3k 1.0× 229 13.3k
Žarko Alfirević United Kingdom 62 7.2k 0.7× 4.4k 0.4× 9.2k 1.1× 2.9k 0.4× 1.6k 0.7× 314 14.8k
Jay D. Iams United States 66 8.0k 0.8× 9.6k 1.0× 7.6k 0.9× 12.0k 1.5× 955 0.4× 277 20.6k
George A. Macones United States 61 7.0k 0.7× 4.1k 0.4× 7.7k 1.0× 2.8k 0.4× 2.3k 1.0× 575 14.9k
Yoram Sorokin United States 63 9.5k 0.9× 4.7k 0.5× 8.2k 1.0× 3.3k 0.4× 2.1k 1.0× 303 15.4k
Catherine Y. Spong United States 62 10.2k 1.0× 6.2k 0.6× 10.5k 1.3× 2.7k 0.3× 2.9k 1.3× 379 18.3k

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Vincenzo Berghella

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All Works

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McCurdy, Rebekah, et al.. (2024). Cohen vs Pfannenstiel cesarean skin incision for body mass index ≥35 kg/m2: a randomized controlled trial. American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology MFM. 6(12). 101528–101528. 1 indexed citations
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Bellussi, Federica, et al.. (2021). Induction within or after 12 hours of ≥36 weeks’ prelabor rupture of membranes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology MFM. 3(5). 100425–100425. 10 indexed citations
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Roman, Amanda, Noelia Zork, Sina Haeri, et al.. (2020). Physical examination–indicated cerclage in twin pregnancy: a randomized controlled trial. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 223(6). 902.e1–902.e11. 53 indexed citations
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Mascio, Daniele Di, et al.. (2020). Optimism during pregnancy and obstetrical outcomes: A systematic review. European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology. 248. 95–101. 12 indexed citations
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Mascio, Daniele Di, Asma Khalil, Gabriele Saccone, et al.. (2020). Outcome of coronavirus spectrum infections (SARS, MERS, COVID-19) during pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology MFM. 2(2). 100107–100107. 800 indexed citations breakdown →
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Poon, Liona C., Andrew Shennan, Jonathan Hyett, et al.. (2019). The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) initiative on pre‐eclampsia: A pragmatic guide for first‐trimester screening and prevention. International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics. 145(S1). 1–33. 749 indexed citations breakdown →
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Anastasio, Hannah, Alexandra Ward, Pamela Parker, et al.. (2018). Coronary artery vasospasm induced acute myocardial infarction in pregnancy: a new case and systematic review of the literature. Case Reports in Perinatal Medicine. 7(1). 1 indexed citations
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Quist‐Nelson, Johanna, Anna Lene Seidler, David P. van der Ham, et al.. (2018). Immediate Delivery Compared With Expectant Management in Late Preterm Prelabor Rupture of Membranes. Obstetrics and Gynecology. 131(2). 269–279. 36 indexed citations
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Schoen, Corina N., Gabriele Saccone, Evelien M. Sandberg, et al.. (2018). Increased single‐balloon Foley catheter volume for induction of labor and time to delivery: a systematic review and meta‐analysis. Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica. 97(9). 1051–1060. 46 indexed citations
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Quist‐Nelson, Johanna, et al.. (2018). Progestogens in singleton gestations with preterm prelabor rupture of membranes: a systematic review and metaanalysis of randomized controlled trials. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 219(4). 346–355.e2. 11 indexed citations
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Caissutti, Claudia, Gabriele Saccone, Andrea Ciardulli, & Vincenzo Berghella. (2017). Very tight vs. tight control: what should be the criteria for pharmacologic therapy dose adjustment in diabetes in pregnancy? Evidence from randomized controlled trials. Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica. 97(3). 235–247. 10 indexed citations
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Gimovsky, Alexis C., et al.. (2016). Trial of labor after myomectomy and uterine rupture: a systematic review. Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica. 95(7). 724–734. 65 indexed citations
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Quist‐Nelson, Johanna, et al.. (2016). External cephalic version in premature rupture of membranes: a systematic review. The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine. 30(18). 2257–2261. 4 indexed citations
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Mackeen, A. Dhanya, et al.. (2015). Pain Associated With Cesarean Delivery Skin Closure. Obstetrics and Gynecology. 126(4). 702–707. 14 indexed citations
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Saccone, Gabriele & Vincenzo Berghella. (2014). Antibiotic prophylaxis for term or near-term premature rupture of membranes: metaanalysis of randomized trials. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 212(5). 627.e1–627.e9. 31 indexed citations
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Mackeen, A. Dhanya, et al.. (2011). Tocolytics for preterm premature rupture of membranes. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. CD007062–CD007062. 68 indexed citations
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Chauhan, Suneet P., James A. Scardo, Edward J. Hayes, Alfred Abuhamad, & Vincenzo Berghella. (2010). Twins: prevalence, problems, and preterm births. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 203(4). 305–315. 267 indexed citations
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Berghella, Vincenzo, Orion A. Rust, & Sietske Althuisius. (2006). Short cervix on ultrasound: Does indomethacin prevent preterm birth?. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 195(3). 809–813. 28 indexed citations
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Berghella, Vincenzo, et al.. (2003). Ultrasound Assessment of the Cervix. Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology. 46(4). 947–962. 93 indexed citations

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