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World J Methodol. Sep 20, 2023; 13(4): 345-358
Published online Sep 20, 2023. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v13.i4.345
Mapping research trends of transarterial chemoembolization for hepatocellular carcinoma from 2012 to 2021: A bibliometric analysis
Na Zhang, Xiao-Feng He, Xiang-Ke Niu
Na Zhang, Department of General Practice, Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University, Chengdu 610081, Sichuan Province, China
Xiao-Feng He, Department of Interventional Radiology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, Guangdong Province, China
Xiang-Ke Niu, Department of Interventional Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University, Chengdu 610081, Sichuan Province, China
Xiang-Ke Niu, Department of Interventional Radiology, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Research Institute, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
Author contributions: Zhang N and He XF contributed equally to this work; Niu XK designed the research study; Zhang N performed the research; He XF contributed analytic tools; Zhang N and Niu XK analyzed the data and wrote the manuscript; all authors have read and approve the final manuscript.
Supported by The Medical Association Project of Sichuan Province, No. 2021HR04 and No. Q20050; Innovation Team Foundation of Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University, No. CDFYCX202204.
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Corresponding author: Xiang-Ke Niu, MD, PhD, Chief Physician, Professor, Department of Interventional Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University, No. 82 North Second Section of Second Ring Road, Chengdu 610081, Sichuan Province, China. niu19850519@163.com
Received: June 8, 2023
Peer-review started: June 8, 2023
First decision: July 10, 2023
Revised: July 20, 2023
Accepted: August 21, 2023
Article in press: August 21, 2023
Published online: September 20, 2023
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) has been considered the standard of care for intermediate stage hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Bibliometric analysis assesses the scientific activity in a given field. Based on the assessment of database and literature characteristics, bibliometrics can estimate developing trends in a scientific manner and expose research frontiers to researchers. Knowledge of the literature in TACE treatment for HCC can lead to a better understanding of the research trends in the field. The results of this bibliometric analysis provided the updated trends and hot topics in TACE treatment of HCC.