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Milestones Contributing to the Evolution of Craniofacial Surgery
Kashyap Komarraju Tadisina1, Susan Orra, Bahar Bassiri Gharb
1Department of Plastic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH.
The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|October 31, 2015
Summary
This study analyzed the top 50 cited articles in craniofacial surgery (CFS), revealing key publications in plastic surgery and distraction osteogenesis. Citation counts effectively highlight significant advancements in the field.
Area of Science:
- Craniofacial Surgery
- Bibliometrics
- Medical Literature Analysis
Background:
- Craniofacial surgery (CFS) encompasses diverse collaborations, generating extensive publications.
- Analyzing citation metrics can identify seminal works and advancements in CFS.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the characteristics of the 50 most cited articles in craniofacial surgery.
- To identify trends and influential publications within the field of CFS.
Main Methods:
- A literature search was conducted using the Thomson/Reuters Web of Knowledge database.
- The top 50 most cited articles in CFS were identified and analyzed for various metrics including journal, citations, publication year, authors, and institutional/national affiliations.
Main Results:
- The most cited article focused on human mandible lengthening via gradual distraction.
- 48% of top articles were published in the 1990s, with Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery departments contributing significantly (42%).
- Key research areas included cranial defects/bone substitutes, craniosynostosis, surgical modeling, and distraction osteogenesis.
Conclusions:
- Citation count is a valuable metric for assessing the impact of CFS research.
- The findings highlight key milestones and influential research areas within craniofacial surgery.
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