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Laurel A Seltzer1, Mitchell W Couldwell1, R Shane Tubbs2,1,3,4
1Department of Neurosurgery, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, USA.
Cureus
|March 21, 2024
Summary
This bibliometric analysis identifies the 100 most cited hydrocephalus articles, offering a valuable resource for neurosurgeons and researchers. The findings highlight key trends in hydrocephalus research and management.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Bibliometrics
- Medical Literature Analysis
Background:
- Hydrocephalus affects over 383,000 individuals globally each year.
- It is a frequently treated condition in neurosurgery, necessitating organized clinical information.
- A centralized archive of high-impact literature is crucial for clinical value and research advancement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and catalog the top 100 most cited journal articles on hydrocephalus.
- To perform a bibliometric analysis of seminal hydrocephalus research.
- To provide a structured reference for clinical care and future research directions.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis using the Journal of Citation Report and Web of Science Core Collection databases.
- Searched for "hydrocephalus" within 10 identified journals from 1976 to 2021.
- Articles were ranked by "Times Cited" and excluded if unrelated, basic science, or animal studies.
Main Results:
- A curated list of the 100 most cited hydrocephalus articles was created.
- The top articles included 38 review articles, 24 original articles, and 15 comparative studies.
- Articles were classified by etiology (obstructive, communicating, other) and treatment type.
Conclusions:
- This study provides a foundational list of the most influential hydrocephalus publications.
- The identified articles offer insights into trends in hydrocephalus etiology and management.
- This resource facilitates efficient referencing for clinicians and researchers in the field of hydrocephalus.
Keywords:
bibliometric analysiscitation analysishydrocephalusjournal citation reportneurosurgerypediatric hydrocephaluspediatrics neurosurgeryshuntMore Related Videos
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