Essential Reads in Rhinology: A Bibliometric Analysis.

Area of Science:

• Otolaryngology
• Rhinology
• Bibliometrics

Background:

• Rhinology is a rapidly advancing field within otolaryngology.
• Bibliometric analysis is a valuable tool for understanding research trends and impact.
• Identifying seminal works aids in targeted learning for specialists.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify and analyze the 50 most impactful English-language rhinology manuscripts of all time.
• To create a curated reading list for otolaryngologists based on citation impact.
• To understand publication trends and authorship characteristics in high-impact rhinology research.

Main Methods:

• Utilized Web of Science database and Journal Citation Reports for article retrieval.
• Filtered articles to the "otolaryngology" research category.
• Ranked articles by total citations to identify the top 50.
• Analyzed publication year, journal impact factor, citation density, and author demographics (country, institution).

Main Results:

• The majority of impactful articles were published in the 2000s (44%) and 1990s (22%).
• Most articles were clinical studies (72%), followed by guidelines/expert opinions.
• The United States (56%) and England (18%) were the leading countries for publication.
• An average of 585.2 citations per study was observed, with notable gender disparities in authorship.

Conclusions:

• The most influential rhinology literature comprises consensus statements, large multicenter studies, and technique-focused studies.
• Significant gender disparities persist in the authorship of high-impact rhinology publications.
• This analysis provides a foundation for understanding the historical trajectory and key contributions to the field of rhinology.