The 100 most-cited articles on pectus deformities: A bibliometric analysis
Hüseyin Yıldıran1, Güven Sadi Sunam1
1Department of Thoracic Surgery, Selçuk University Medical School, Konya, Turkey.
Turk Gogus Kalp Damar Cerrahisi Dergisi
|June 9, 2021
Summary
This study analyzed the top 100 cited articles on pectus deformities. Recent research increasingly focuses on surgical complications and technical details in chest wall deformity treatments.
Area of Science:
- Thoracic Surgery
- Medical Literature Analysis
- Bibliometrics
Background:
- Pectus deformities represent a significant area of research in thoracic surgery.
- Understanding the evolution of knowledge in this field is crucial for future advancements.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the development of scientific knowledge on pectus deformities.
- To identify trends and key themes in the most influential publications.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of the 100 most-cited articles on pectus deformities.
- Data sourced from the Web of Science Core Collection (1975-2020).
- Articles ranked by citation count and analyzed for content trends.
Main Results:
- The 100 articles garnered 8,290 citations across 27 journals.
- Early articles focused on surgical technique definitions and experience.
- Recent publications increasingly emphasize complications and technical details.
Conclusions:
- Research on pectus deformities is expected to continue.
- Future studies will likely prioritize reporting on surgical complications and technical nuances.
