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Global trends and academic landscapes of ultrasound applications in lung cancer research: a bibliometric analysis (2000–2024)
Worldwide research trends and academic focus on ultrasound use in lung cancer (2000-2024)
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Abstract
The annual number of publications on ultrasound in lung cancer diagnosis and treatment surged from 19 to 218 from 2000 to 2024.
- The last five years accounted for 38% of the total publications, indicating increased research activity in this area.
- The United States and China produced 48% of the global output, with 554 and 387 publications, respectively.
- The U.S. led in total citations with 24,413, while Germany had the highest average citations per publication at 57.
- Chiba University, the National Cancer Center Japan, and Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine were the most productive institutions.
- Key research focuses included endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration technology and lung cancer staging guidelines.
- Emerging research hotspots highlighted a shift towards efficiency quantification, precision navigation, and intelligent analysis.
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Key numbers
199
Increase in Publications
Annual publications increased from 19 to 218 from 2000 to 2024.
48%
Global Publication Share
The U.S. and China together accounted for 48% of global publications.
994 of 2,617
Recent Publication Proportion
994 papers (38%) were published in the last five years.