Microvascular Decompression: A Bibliometric Analysis of the 100 Most Cited Articles

Fernandes, Filipe Wolff; Krauss, Joachim K.

doi:10.1016/j.wneu.2022.03.128

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“…The 50 articles were published out of twelve different countries. The dominant proportion of US studies ( n = 23) is consistent with similar bibliometric studies and is not unique to orthopedic specialties [ 1 , 3 , 19 , 35 , 36 ]. This could result in authors outside the US being read and cited less than US authors.…”

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“…Individual morphological differences among patients, coupled with the different measurement methods and the so far unclarified definitive pathological cutoff value of the PTS, make it difficult to obtain an initial overview of this topic and find the most impactful publications. It is a common method, not only in orthopedic surgery but also in other disciplines, to provide a rough overview of certain issues bibliographic listing of the most cited studies [ 3 , 19 , 52 ]. Furthermore, it is nevertheless important to consider citation counts and methodological quality separately.…”

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“…These inconsistencies, combined with the increasing number of publications on PTS, make it difficult to develop a comprehensive foundation on this topic. Review articles that evaluate the most cited references of a particular research field are a common and useful tool to obtain an initial overview about the most impactful publications in almost any medical specialty [3, 6, 9, 11, 18, 19, 35, 36, 52]. Citation counts and the citation indices derived from them are helpful in assessing the impact of journals, authors, or articles and therefore, are frequently used to underline the relevance of literature [12, 21, 47].…”

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The 50 most cited studies on posterior tibial slope in joint preserving knee surgery

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Purpose To determine the 50 most cited studies on posterior tibial slope (PTS) in joint preserving knee surgery and assess their level of evidence, objective study quality scores as well as to examine whether the study quality correlated with the citation count and citation density in the top 50 list. Methods A literature search on Web of Science was performed to determine the 50 most cited studies on the topic of PTS in joint preserving knee surgery between 1990 and 2022. The studies were evaluated for their bibliographic parameters, level of evidence rating (LOE), citation counts, the Modified Coleman Methodological Score (MCMS), the Methodological Index for Non-Randomized Studies (MINORS), and the Radiologic Methodology and Quality Scale (MQCSRE). Results Of the top 50 list, 16 studies were published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine. A total of 23 studies were produced in the United States (46%). Of 10 different study types, case control studies (n = 16, 32%) and cadaveric studies (n = 10, 20%) were most common. 15 studies (30%) were purely radiological studies. 6 studies were level II (12%), 23 level III (46%), 15 level IV (30%), and 6 level V studies (12%), respectively. The number of citations ranged from 42 to 447 (mean 105.6 ± 79.2 citations) and showed a mean citation density of 10.3 ± 5.2, composed of the decades 1994 – 2000 (8.3 ± 4.1), 2001 – 2010 (11.1 ± 5.9), 2011 – 2019 (10.1 ± 5.1). Mean quality scores were 55.9 ± 13.0 for MCMS (n = 18), 14.5 ± 3.2 for MINORS (n = 18) and 18.1 ± 3.7 for MQCSRE (n = 20), respectively. High citation counts did not correlate with higher study quality scores (p > 0.05). Radiological studies were not significantly cited more often than non-radiological studies (mean 116.9 ± 88.3 vs. 100.8 ± 75.8 citations; p > 0.05). Conclusion In joint preserving knee surgery, the 50 most cited studies on PTS did not represent a ranking of the highest methodological quality scores. Citation counts and citation density over the past three decades did not significantly differ, even though the number of articles in the presented list multiplied over the same period. This list can serve as a reference tool for orthopedic surgeons aiming to review PTS literature.

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“…Specifically in neurosurgery, it has been increasingly applied to investigate diseases[ 2 , 3 , 94 ] and treatment methods in the past few years. [ 22 , 93 , 106 ] The first objective was to identify the most recognized and important research topics to familiarize clinicians with important publications in the area. The second objective was to examine the results of the current stage in a specific area and maintain the academic quality of future research.…”

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A bibliometric analysis of the 100 most-cited clinical articles in the research of intracranial artery stenosis and intracranial atherosclerosis

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Miyawaki,

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Background: Intracranial arterial stenosis (ICAS), caused by intracranial atherosclerosis, is one of the major causes of ischemic stroke. This study identified the top 100 most-cited publications on ICAS through a bibliometric analysis. Methods: Two independent authors conducted a search in the Web of Science database for clinical articles on ICAS published between 1993 and 2022. The top 100 most-cited articles were then extracted. For each article, the analysis covered the title, author, country of origin/affiliation, journal, total number of citations, number of citations per year, and type of study. Results: The top 100 most-cited papers in the ICAS were authored by 565 authors from 12 countries and published in 29 journals. In terms of the 5-year trend, the largest number of papers were published between 2003 and 2007 (n = 31). The median number of citations for the 100 papers was 161 (range 109–1,115). The journal with the highest proportion of the 100 most published articles was Stroke, accounting for 41% of articles and 37% of the citations. According to country of origin, the United States of America accounted for the largest number of articles, followed by China, Japan, and South Korea, with these four countries together accounting for 81% of the total number of articles and 88% of the citations. Trends in the past five years included the use of terms such as acute ischemic stroke and mechanical thrombectomy. Conclusion: The findings of this study provide novel insight into this field and will facilitate future research endeavors.

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“…The necessity of the admission of patients after elective vascular neurosurgery, however, has received less attention. Microvascular decompression (MVD) according to the technique of Jannetta has become a well-defined standard neurosurgical procedure for the treatment of cranial nerve disorders such as trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm, vagoglossopharyngeal neuralgia, paroxysmal vertigo, and pulsatile tinnitus [18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27]. MVD has a relatively high success rate early postoperatively, and the frequency Gökce Hatipoglu Majernik and Filipe Wolff Fernandes shared first co-authorship.…”

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Routine postoperative admission to the neurocritical intensive care unit after microvascular decompression: necessary or can it be abandoned?

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Postoperative neurocritical intensive care unit (NICU) admission of patients who underwent craniotomy for close observation is common practice. In this study, we performed a comparative analysis to determine if there is a real need for NICU admission after microvascular decompression (MVD) for cranial nerve disorders or whether it may be abandoned. The present study evaluates a consecutive series of 236 MVD surgeries performed for treatment of trigeminal neuralgia (213), hemifacial spasm (17), vagoglossopharyngeal neuralgia (2), paroxysmal vertigo (2), and pulsatile tinnitus (2). All patients were operated by the senior surgeon according to a standard protocol over a period of 12 years. Patients were admitted routinely to NICU during the first phase of the study (phase I), while in the second phase (phase II), only patients with specific indications would go to NICU. While 105 patients (44%) were admitted to NICU postoperatively (phase I), 131 patients (56%) returned to the ward after a short stay in a postanaesthesia care unit (PACU) (phase II). Specific indications for NICU admission in phase I were pneumothorax secondary to central venous catheter insertion (4 patients), AV block during surgery, low blood oxygen levels after extubation, and postoperative dysphagia and dysphonia (1 patient, respectively). There were no significant differences in the distribution of ASA scores or the presence of cardiac and pulmonary comorbidities like congestive heart failure, arterial hypertension, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease between groups. There were no secondary referrals from PACU to NICU. Our study shows that routine admission of patients after eventless MVD to NICU does not provide additional value. NICU admission can be restricted to patients with specific indications. When MVD surgery is performed in experienced hands according to a standard anaesthesia protocol, clinical observation on a neurosurgical ward is sufficient to monitor the postoperative course. Such a policy results in substantial savings of costs and human resources.

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Microvascular Decompression: A Bibliometric Analysis of the 100 Most Cited Articles

Cited by 6 publications

References 128 publications

The 50 most cited studies on posterior tibial slope in joint preserving knee surgery

The 50 most cited studies on posterior tibial slope in joint preserving knee surgery

A bibliometric analysis of the 100 most-cited clinical articles in the research of intracranial artery stenosis and intracranial atherosclerosis

Routine postoperative admission to the neurocritical intensive care unit after microvascular decompression: necessary or can it be abandoned?

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