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Visualizing global progress and challenges in esophagogastric variceal bleeding
De-Xin Wang1,2,3,4, Xue-Jie Wu5, Jin-Zhong Yu6
1Cell Biology Laboratory, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China.
World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
|April 28, 2025
Summary
This bibliometric analysis reveals a significant increase in research on esophagogastric variceal bleeding (EGVB) over 20 years. Key focus areas include risk assessment and diagnostic optimization for improved patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Bibliometric analysis of medical research trends.
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
- Clinical research methodology.
Background:
- Esophageal and gastric variceal bleeding (EGVB) is a severe complication of portal hypertension, often linked to liver cirrhosis.
- Existing research is fragmented due to disease complexity and lack of standardized treatments.
- Bibliometric analysis offers a systematic approach to understand research landscapes and identify future directions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate research trends and advancements in esophagogastric variceal bleeding (EGVB) over the past two decades.
- To identify core research topics, leading contributors, and emerging areas in EGVB research.
- To provide insights for future clinical practice and scientific investigation in EGVB.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of publications on EGVB from the Web of Science Core Collection (2004-2023).
- Utilized VOSviewer, Pajek, and CiteSpace for visualization of publication data.
- Analyzed publication volume, geographical distribution, institutional contributions, key journals, authors, and keywords.
Main Results:
- A total of 2097 EGVB-related publications were identified, showing a significant increase from 2004 to 2023.
- China and the United States are leading countries in EGVB research; key institutions and journals were identified.
- Core keywords highlight the importance of portal hypertension, management, liver cirrhosis, risk, prevention, and diagnosis in EGVB research.
Conclusions:
- Bibliometric analysis demonstrates a clear research trajectory in EGVB, with current emphasis on risk assessment and diagnostic optimization.
- Future research should prioritize multidisciplinary collaboration, personalized treatment strategies, and the development of novel diagnostic tools.
- This study provides a systematic perspective and practical directions for advancing EGVB research and clinical management.
Keywords:
BibliometricsEsophagogastric variceal bleedingLiver cirrhosisNon-cirrhotic portal hypertensionPortal hypertensionVisualizationMore Related Videos
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