Trends in Imaging Studies for Flap Reconstruction Surgery: A Bibliometric Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Imaging studies have become indispensable tools in the perforator flap surgeon's armamentarium, significantly enhancing operative outcomes and reducing complications. We conducted the first bibliometric analysis on imaging studies for flap reconstruction to characterize any emerging trends and assess the methodological quality of the field.

Methods

The 100 most-cited articles in imaging studies for flap reconstruction were identified on Web of Science, across all available journals and years (1950-2024). Study details, including the citation count, main subject, outcome measures, imaging type, and evidence level, were extracted.

Results

The most-cited articles involved 21,619 patients and amassed a total of 9689 citations. Citations per article ranged from

SUBMITTER: Alzaid M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12778239 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature