Bibliometric and visual analysis of fecal microbiota transplantation research from 2012 to 2021.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is an emerging therapy for diseases associated with intestinal flora imbalance that has attracted increasing attention in recent years. This study aims to provide an overview of research trends in the field, and act as a reference point for future scientific research by analyzing the state of current research, identifying hotspots, and potential frontiers of FMT.

Methods

Articles relating to FMT that were published between the years 2012 and 2021 were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection. Bibliometric analysis was performed using Microsoft Excel and CiteSpace.

Results

A total of 2,403 English language articles relating to FMT research were published over the last ten years. Most of this research was carrie

SUBMITTER: Zhang F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9684174 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature