Research Article

Ultrasonography in Anesthesiology: A Bibliometric Analysis of the Most Cited Articles

Volume: 15 Number: 1 January 31, 2025
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Ultrasonography in Anesthesiology: A Bibliometric Analysis of the Most Cited Articles

Abstract

Aim: Ultrasonography (USG) has become a critical tool in anesthesiology, enhancing the safety and efficacy of nerve blocks, vascular interventions, and perioperative procedures. This study aims to perform a bibliometric analysis of the most cited articles on USG use in anesthesiology to identify trends and impactful research. Materials and Methods: A bibliometric, descriptive, and analytical study was conducted using the Scopus database. The search terms “ultrasonography and anesthesiology” yielded 704 articles. After excluding reviews, letters, editorials, notes, conference papers, book chapters, and retracted papers, 337 original research articles remained. These were ranked by citation count and analyzed. Data collected included the first author, publication year, article title, journal title, main subject, academic specialization of the first author, institution, country of origin, and citation information. The median number of citations per year and journal impact factors were calculated. Results: The median number of citations for the 100 most cited articles was 18. The most cited article, authored by Ramsing D., received 91 citations. Anesthesiologists authored 78% of these top-cited articles. The primary focus areas included peripheral nerve blocks, central nerve blocks, and catheterization. The median number of citations per year was 2.85. Conclusion: The increasing use of USG in anesthesiology is reflected in the high citation rates of related studies, most of which were published in reputable journals. This trend underscores the importance of USG in enhancing clinical practice and the influence of robust financial and technical support on research impact.

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YOK

Ethical Statement

T.C. AYDIN ADNAN MENDERES ÜNİVERSİTESİ REKTÖRLÜĞÜ Tıp Fakültesi Dekanlığı Girişimsel Olmayan Klinik Araştırmalar Etik Kurulu Sayı :E-53043469-050.04-632211 Aydın Adnan Menderes Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Girişimsel Olmayan Klinik Araştırmalar Etik Kurulu’nun 17.10.2024 tarihinde yapılan olağan toplantısında çalışmanızla ilgili alınan 05 nolu karar aşağıda sunulmuştur. KARAR:05 Protokol No: 2024/166 Anezteziyoloji ve Reanimasyon Anabilim Dalı Tıp Fakültesi Anezteziyoloji ve Reanimasyon Anabilim Dalı Öğretim Üyesi Doç.Dr. Sinan YILMAZ’ın “Anesteziyoloji ve ultrason ile ilgili en çok alıntı yapılan çalışmaların bibliometrik analizi” konulu yukarıda bilgileri verilen klinik araştırma başvuru dosyası ile ilgili belgeler araştırmanın gerekçe, amaç, yaklaşım ve yöntemleri dikkate alınarak incelenmesi sonucunda; - Çalışma açık erişimli veriler, yayımlanmış akademik makaleler, dergi indeksleri ve atıf analizleri gibi genel verilerle yapılacağından bu veriler anonimdir ve kişisel bilgi içermediğinden etik onay zorunluluğu doğurmaz. Literatür bazlı çalışmalarda eğer hasta ile ilgili materyal kullanılmayacaksa etik kurul onayına gerek yoktur. Prof. Dr. Hatice ERTABAKLAR Kurul Başkanı

Thanks

The authors thank Prof.Dr. İmran Kurt Ömürlü for advice on experimental design and statistical analysis.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Anaesthesiology

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

January 31, 2025

Submission Date

November 11, 2024

Acceptance Date

December 20, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 15 Number: 1

APA
Yılmaz, S. (2025). Ultrasonography in Anesthesiology: A Bibliometric Analysis of the Most Cited Articles. Journal of Contemporary Medicine, 15(1), 36-44. https://doi.org/10.16899/jcm.1582658
AMA
1.Yılmaz S. Ultrasonography in Anesthesiology: A Bibliometric Analysis of the Most Cited Articles. J Contemp Med. 2025;15(1):36-44. doi:10.16899/jcm.1582658
Chicago
Yılmaz, Sinan. 2025. “Ultrasonography in Anesthesiology: A Bibliometric Analysis of the Most Cited Articles”. Journal of Contemporary Medicine 15 (1): 36-44. https://doi.org/10.16899/jcm.1582658.
EndNote
Yılmaz S (January 1, 2025) Ultrasonography in Anesthesiology: A Bibliometric Analysis of the Most Cited Articles. Journal of Contemporary Medicine 15 1 36–44.
IEEE
[1]S. Yılmaz, “Ultrasonography in Anesthesiology: A Bibliometric Analysis of the Most Cited Articles”, J Contemp Med, vol. 15, no. 1, pp. 36–44, Jan. 2025, doi: 10.16899/jcm.1582658.
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Yılmaz, Sinan. “Ultrasonography in Anesthesiology: A Bibliometric Analysis of the Most Cited Articles”. Journal of Contemporary Medicine 15/1 (January 1, 2025): 36-44. https://doi.org/10.16899/jcm.1582658.
JAMA
1.Yılmaz S. Ultrasonography in Anesthesiology: A Bibliometric Analysis of the Most Cited Articles. J Contemp Med. 2025;15:36–44.
MLA
Yılmaz, Sinan. “Ultrasonography in Anesthesiology: A Bibliometric Analysis of the Most Cited Articles”. Journal of Contemporary Medicine, vol. 15, no. 1, Jan. 2025, pp. 36-44, doi:10.16899/jcm.1582658.
Vancouver
1.Sinan Yılmaz. Ultrasonography in Anesthesiology: A Bibliometric Analysis of the Most Cited Articles. J Contemp Med. 2025 Jan. 1;15(1):36-44. doi:10.16899/jcm.1582658