A bibliometric analysis of research on craniomaxillofacial distraction osteogenesis from 2000 to 2021.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study collected and summarized publications related to craniomaxillofacial distraction osteogenesis(DO) from 2000 to 2021, investigated trends in related research, and compared publications from different countries, institutions and journals. The aim is showcasing hotspots and frontiers in the field and providing a reference for future research.

Background

Craniomaxillofacial DO serves to treat different types of craniomaxillofacial dysplasia and bone defects and deformities. DO can significantly reduce surgical trauma, complications, and recurrence rate compared to conventional surgery. However, there is a lack of bibliometric analyses regarding Craniomaxillofacial DO.

Methods

CiteSpace and VOSviewer were used to analyze and visualize 3,141 articles an

SUBMITTER: Liu Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9377540 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature