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World J Gastrointest Surg. Sep 27, 2024; 16(9): 2996-3007
Published online Sep 27, 2024. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v16.i9.2996
Research status and hotspots in transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts based on CiteSpace bibliometric analysis
Zeng-Long Que, Ming-Song Wu, Shu-Jie Lai, Yu-Qin He, Yin-Bin Zhou, Shun-Ping Gui, Liang-Zhi Wen
Zeng-Long Que, Ming-Song Wu, Shu-Jie Lai, Yu-Qin He, Yin-Bin Zhou, Liang-Zhi Wen, Department of Gastroenterology, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing 400042, China
Zeng-Long Que, Department of Infectious Diseases, The 960 Hospital of PLA, Jinan 250031, Shandong Province, China
Shun-Ping Gui, Department of Obstetrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400042, China
Co-first authors: Zeng-Long Que and Ming-Song Wu.
Co-corresponding authors: Shun-Ping Gui and Liang-Zhi Wen.
Author contributions: Gui SP and Wen LZ conceived and designed the study; Que ZL and Wu MS participated in data processing and statistical analysis; Que ZL and Lai SJ drafted the manuscript; Que ZL, Wu MS, Lai SJ, He YQ, Zhou YB, Gui SP, and Wen LZ contributed to data analysis and interpretation; Que ZL, Gui SP, and Wen LZ supervised the review of the study; and all authors seriously revised and approved the final manuscript. Que ZL and Wu MS contributed equally to this work as co-first authors. There are two reasons for appointing Que ZL and Wu MS as co-first authors. First, the research was performed as a collaborative effort, and the designation of co-first authorship accurately reflects the distribution of responsibilities and burdens associated with the time and effort required to complete the study and the resultant paper. Second, Que ZL and Wu MS contributed efforts of equal substance throughout the research process. The choice of these researchers as co-first authors acknowledges and respects this equal contribution, while recognizing the spirit of teamwork and collaboration of this study. There are two reasons for appointing Gui SP and Wen LZ as co- corresponding authors. First, Gui SP and Wen LZ designed and supervised the study. Second, Gui SP and Wen LZ come from two different institutions. In summary, we believe that designating Que ZL and Wu MS as co-first authors, Gui SP and Wen LZ as co-corresponding authors are fitting for our manuscript as it accurately reflects our team’s collaborative spirit.
Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China, No. 82273484; and Project of Chongqing Young and Middle-aged Medical Talents.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Liang-Zhi Wen, MD, Associate Chief Physician, Doctor, Department of Gastroenterology, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), No. 10 Changjiang Branch Road, Chongqing 400042, China. wenliangzhi@126.com
Received: January 12, 2024
Revised: July 17, 2024
Accepted: August 14, 2024
Published online: September 27, 2024
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Abstract
BACKGROUND

The transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) is an important technique for treating complications related to portal hypertension in patients with cirrhosis, and the number of publications in the TIPS field continues to rise.

AIM

To facilitate an understanding of the research status and hotspots in the field of TIPS using CiteSpace bibliometric analysis.

METHODS

CiteSpace is a software that depicts the strength of relationships through graphics and connections with diverse functionalities and can be used to analyze the status and hotspots of areas of research. Articles on TIPS in the Web of Science Core Collection were retrieved, and CiteSpace software was used to visualize and analyze the number of publications, journals, countries, institutions, authors, keywords, and citations.

RESULTS

A total of 985 relevant documents were included in the analysis. From January 2013 to December 2022, the number of publications increased annually. The journal, institution, and author with the greatest number of publications in the field of TIPS are the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, the University of Bonn, and Jonel Trebicka, respectively. The main keywords used in this field are “transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt”, “portal hypertension”, “cirrhosis”, “management”, “stent”, “hepatic encephalopathy”, “refractory ascite”, “survival”, “risk”, and “variceal bleeding”. The greatest obstacle to TIPS placement is currently the occurrence of hepatic encephalopathy. The research hotspots are the mechanism, risk factors, management, and control of hepatic encephalopathy.

CONCLUSION

This bibliometric analysis reported the research status and hotspots of TIPS. Research on postoperative hepatic encephalopathy is the research hotspot in this field.

Keywords: Liver cirrhosis; Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt; CiteSpace; Visualization; Hotspots

Core Tip: The number of publications in the transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) field continues to rise. This study aims to facilitate an understanding of the research status and hotspots in the TIPS field. CiteSpace software was used to visualize and analyze the number of publications, journals, countries, institutions, authors, keywords, and citations. The greatest obstacle to TIPS placement is currently the occurrence of hepatic encephalopathy, and the research hotspots are the mechanism, risk factors, management, and control of hepatic encephalopathy.