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The 50 Most Cited Articles in Facial Plastic Surgery
Michael T Chang1, Zachary G Schwam1, Christopher A Schutt1
1Section of Otolaryngology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA.
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
|June 22, 2017
Summary
This bibliometric analysis identifies the top 50 most cited papers in facial plastic surgery. These landmark articles cover fundamental techniques and principles, offering essential educational insights for clinicians and trainees.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Bibliometrics
- Medical Literature Analysis
Background:
- Bibliometric analysis objectively measures scientific impact in medical fields.
- No prior bibliometric analysis exists for facial plastic surgery literature.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and analyze the most cited articles in facial plastic surgery.
- To highlight foundational works and key research areas within the specialty.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Science Citation Index (Web of Science™) for data retrieval.
- Applied facial plastic surgery-specific search terms to identify top 50 articles (1900-2016).
Main Results:
- The 50 most cited articles received a median of 150 citations (range: 116-1091).
- Key topics included free flap reconstruction (10 articles), nasal surgery (9), and rhytidectomy (6).
- Most articles (29) presented Level IV or V evidence.
Conclusions:
- This study outlines the most influential papers in facial plastic surgery.
- These seminal articles introduced core principles and techniques, serving as vital educational resources.
