ArticleJournal of Korean medical science2026
Publication and Retraction Activity in the Field of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Origins, Concerns, and Perspectives.
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Abstract
backgroundExtracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has become a vital life-support tool in critical care, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The rapid growth of ECMO research necessitates bibliometric analysis to identify trends, key contributors, and obstacles, including concerns regarding scientific integrity, such as retractions.
methodsA bibliometric analysis was conducted using the Scopus database (search date: August 25, 2025), with the phrase "extracorporeal membrane oxygenation" searched in the title, abstract, or keywords. All English-language publications from 1958 and 2025 were covered. Data on publication trends, prominent countries, institutions, journals, authors, keywords, and citation/Altmetric Attention Scores were obtained. Retractions were detected using standardized queries on PubMed, and data on publication year, retraction year, country, and reasons were obtained.
resultsA total of 26,786 ECMO-related publications were examined. The number of publications showed a significant upward trend (
conclusionThis analysis highlights the significant global growth of ECMO research, demonstrating considerable academic and social impact, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results offer valuable insights into publication trends, major contributors, and research visibility, potentially informing future research and partnerships in this field.
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