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Publication Trends in Craniofacial Distraction: A Bibliometrical Analysis
Asra Hashmi1, Adam Schumaier, Shenita White
1Michael and Marian Ilitch, Department of General Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI.
Craniofacial distraction research surged since the 1970s, dominated by mandibular procedures. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery specialists lead publications, with the U.S. publishing the most.
Area of Science:
- Bibliometric analysis of craniofacial distraction literature.
- Trends in craniofacial distraction research over 50 years.
Background:
- Craniofacial distraction osteogenesis is a critical surgical technique.
- Understanding publication trends aids in identifying research focus and collaboration opportunities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze craniofacial distraction literature from 1965 to 2015.
- To identify trends in publication types, specialties, and geographical distribution.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature search from 1965-2015 across multiple databases (Medline, Web of Science, etc.).
- Data collected included distraction type, author specialty, publication date, country, citations, journal, and Le Fort type.
Main Results:
- 1729 publications identified: 78% mandibular, 11% midfacial, 11% cranial distraction.
- Publication volume increased significantly in the 1990s.
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (PRS) are dominant specialties, with OMFS leading in midfacial and mandibular, and PRS in cranial publications.
Conclusions:
- Craniofacial distraction research has grown substantially, primarily driven by mandibular distraction studies.
- OMFS and PRS specialties contribute the most to the literature, with the United States leading in publications.
- Authors often publish in journals aligned with their specialty, with a notable trend of PRS authors publishing in OMFS journals.
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