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ArticleAmerican journal of translational research2023

The research landscape on vascularized composite allografts: a bibliometric analysis (2002-2021).

Nianzhe Sun, Lixin Ke, Liming Qing, Zheming Cao, Gaojie Luo, Yilei Lu, Panfeng Wu, Fang Yu, Xiaoyang Pang, Juyu Tang

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Article in American journal of translational research, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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5 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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10 authors.

Nianzhe SunDepartment of Orthopedics, Hand & Microsurgery, National Clinical Research Center of Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University Changsha, Hunan, China.
Lixin KeDepartment of Pediatrics, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen Groningen, The Netherlands.
Liming QingDepartment of Orthopedics, Hand & Microsurgery, National Clinical Research Center of Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University Changsha, Hunan, China.
Zheming CaoDepartment of Orthopedics, Hand & Microsurgery, National Clinical Research Center of Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University Changsha, Hunan, China.
Gaojie LuoDepartment of Orthopedics, Hand & Microsurgery, National Clinical Research Center of Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University Changsha, Hunan, China.
Yilei LuDepartment of Orthopedics, Hand & Microsurgery, National Clinical Research Center of Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University Changsha, Hunan, China.
Panfeng WuDepartment of Orthopedics, Hand & Microsurgery, National Clinical Research Center of Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University Changsha, Hunan, China.
Fang YuDepartment of Orthopedics, Hand & Microsurgery, National Clinical Research Center of Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University Changsha, Hunan, China.
Xiaoyang PangDepartment of Orthopedics, Hand & Microsurgery, National Clinical Research Center of Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University Changsha, Hunan, China.
Juyu TangDepartment of Orthopedics, Hand & Microsurgery, National Clinical Research Center of Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University Changsha, Hunan, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveVascularized composite allografts (VCAs) refer to the transplantation of multiple types of tissues during plastic and reconstructive surgery. Several publications have emerged in the field of VCA. However, there are no bibliometric studies on this topic. The aim was to multidimensionally analyze the knowledge base and hotspots in this subject.

methodsWe retrieved all publications related to VCA from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC), published from 2002 to 2021. Next, scientometric analysis of different items was performed using various bibliometrics software to explore knowledge base, research hotspots, and advancement trends in this field.

resultsWe included a total of 3,190 English articles from 2002 to 2021. The number of publications increased steadily annually. The United States produced the highest number of publications, followed by China. Most publications were from Harvard University, followed by Johns Hopkins University. The most authoritative academic journal was Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Transplantation occupied the first rank of co-cited journal list. Maria Z Siemionow may have the highest influence in the VCA field with the highest number of citations (n = 88) and co-cited references (n = 1252). Clinical studies on different allografts, immunosuppression, and tissue engineering were both the knowledge base and recent topics in VCA research.

conclusionsThe first bibliometric study comprehensively summarized the trends and development of VCA research with steady growth over the past two decades. Currently, the most active topics are the clinical application of multiple allografts, immunosuppression strategies/therapies, and translation of tissue engineering to clinical practice.

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CiteSpaceScientometrictissue engineeringtransplantation immunityvascularized composite allograftsVOSviewer

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PMID37056844
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