Top 100 Highly Cited Articles on Rhinoplasty between 2001 and 2020: A Bibliometric and Visualized Analysis

Background: We performed a bibliometric and visualized analysis of the top 100 highly cited articles in rhinoplasty published between 2001 and 2020, to provide researchers with the present research status and the potential directions. Methods: We obtained data from the Web of Science (WoS) Core Collection on April 7, 2021. Quantitative and qualitative analyses were performed using the WoS. Collaboration and keyword analyses were performed using VOSviewer software. Results: The top 100 highly cited articles included 86 original research and 14 reviews. The average total citations was 77 (ranging 50-202). The article with 202 citations was published by Toriumi DM in 2006 and the most influential reference. The most common level of evidence was the level IV (n =24). Only five articles had a level of evidence of I. The top 100 articles were published in 24 journals. The Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (PRS ) published 49 papers with 4,013 citations. The USA published most highly cited articles. The University of Texas System published 16 articles with 1,166 citations. Rohrich RJ published 14 papers with 1,025 total citations. Cleft lip and palate, FACE-Q, FROI-17, NOSE scale, quality of life, questionnaire, and RHINO scale were the most common keywords. Conclusions: PRS was the most influential journal, and most research was reported from the USA, and the University of Texas System published the most highly cited article. Rohrich RJ, Daniel RK, and Guyuron B were the most prolific and influential authors. Global cooperation in rhinoplasty requires further strengthening.