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Exploring trends and developments in cholesteatoma research: a bibliometric analysis
Burak Numan Uğurlu1,2, Gülay Aktar Uğurlu3
1Private Practitioner, Otolaryngology, Çorum, Turkey. bnumanugurlu@gmail.com.
Summary
Bibliometric analysis reveals a significant increase in cholesteatoma research, with a peak in 2006. Current trends focus on advanced diagnostics, endoscopic surgery, and artificial intelligence in treatment and prognosis.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Medical Informatics
Background:
- Cholesteatoma research has evolved significantly since its initial description.
- Academic interest has surged, particularly after the definition was expanded in 1977.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the scientific literature on cholesteatoma using bibliometric methods.
- To identify trends and key areas in cholesteatoma research from 1980 to 2023.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of 2353 articles on cholesteatoma from the Web of Science database (1980-2023).
- Statistical analysis including Reference Publication Year Spectroscopy (RPYS).
Main Results:
- Top contributing journals include Otology & Neurotology, Acta Oto-Laryngologica, and Laryngoscope.
- Laryngoscope is the most impactful journal based on h-index and total citations.
- Research interest peaked in 2006, with recent trends focusing on diagnostic/imaging methods, endoscopic surgery, AI, and quality of life.
Conclusions:
- Cholesteatoma research shows temporal shifts, with diagnosis, treatment, and surgical approaches remaining central.
- Emerging areas include advanced surgical techniques, imaging, cellular biology, pathology, and molecular mechanisms.
- The field is increasingly incorporating technological developments and artificial intelligence.
