Embolization of middle meningeal artery in chronic subdural haematoma: Scientometrics analysis

Abstract

Background:  Embolization of the middle meningeal artery (MMA) is a non-invasive procedure that is used as an alternative to surgical drainage in the treatment of subdural hematoma. The aim of our study is to represent the top-cited articles discussing the embolization of the MMA in treating chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH).

Methods: Scopus database was used in June 2022 to search for the top 50 cited articles related to the embolization of the MMA in cSDH. Articles were assessed using bibliometric parameters, H-indices, impact factor, number of citations per article, and article type. The data was statically analyzed by using SPSS 23 along with Microsoft Excel.

Results: Among the top 50 cited articles, the highest citation was 95 (article entitled “Middle meningeal artery embolization for chronic subdural hematoma”). The most productive year was 2020 with 13 articles, followed by 2021 with 11 articles. The United States of America (USA) contributed to 24 articles with 9 neurosurgical institutes.  Most articles were case reports and case series (48%).

Conclusion: This study collected the top 50 cited articles about embolization of the MMA in cSDH which can be used as a resource for clinicians in their practice and helps them to find the gap in the knowledge about this topic.