Emerging trends and hotspots in animal experimental research on lung transplantation from 2004 to 2023: a bibliometric analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lung transplantation is the only viable option for end-stage respiratory diseases, with the global prevalence of this procedure on the rise in recent years. However, it is still plagued by various complications, for which no satisfactory therapy has yet been identified. Understanding the mechanisms underlying these post-transplant complications may be beneficial to enhance patient outcomes. This study utilized bibliometric analysis to assess present publication trends and focal points in the field of animal experimental studies on lung transplantation, aiming to provide insights into potential areas for future research.

Methods

Utilizing CiteSpace software, the Online Analysis Platform of Literature Metrology, R package bibliometrix and VOSviewer, an analysis of c

SUBMITTER: Xie C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11898359 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature