The 100 most influential publications pertaining to intracranial aneurysms and aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage

James Zhou1, Nitin Agarwal1, D Kojo Hamilton1

  • 1Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.

Insights

This study identifies the 100 most influential works on aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage using citation analysis. It highlights key research and analyzes factors impacting publication influence in this neurosurgical field.

Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery and Neurology
  • Vascular Neurology

Background:

  • Intracranial aneurysms have a significant history, with key developments starting in the early 20th century.
  • Milestones include surgical interventions like wrapping and clip ligation, and advancements in perioperative care (HHH therapy).
  • Endovascular techniques, such as coil embolization, represent recent major progress in treating aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and honor the 100 most influential publications on aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) from 1900-2015.
  • To provide guidance for current and future researchers by highlighting seminal works in the field.
  • To analyze the impact of author, journal, topic, and study design on publication influence.

Main Methods:

  • Citation analysis was employed to determine the influence of publications.
  • A comprehensive list of the 100 most influential works was compiled.
  • Statistical analysis was performed to assess factors affecting publication impact.

Main Results:

  • The study presents a curated list of the top 100 influential works in aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage research.
  • Analysis revealed the impact of various factors, including author prominence, journal impact, specific topics, and study methodologies, on the overall influence of research papers.
  • Key historical and recent advancements in the field were identified through influential publications.

Conclusions:

  • This work identifies pivotal research in aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage, offering a historical perspective and future research directions.
  • Understanding the drivers of influence can guide researchers in maximizing the impact of their work.
  • The study underscores the cumulative progress in managing and understanding aSAH over a century.

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