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World J Radiol. Apr 28, 2015; 7(4): 79-86
Published online Apr 28, 2015. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v7.i4.79
100 classic papers of interventional radiology: A citation analysis
Matthew T Crockett, Ronan FJ Browne, Peter J MacMahon, Leo Lawler
Matthew T Crockett, Peter J MacMahon, Leo Lawler, Department of Radiology, Mater Misercordiae University Hospital, Dublin 7, Ireland
Ronan FJ Browne, Department of Radiology, Adelaide and Meath Hospital, Dublin 24, Ireland
Author contributions: Crockett MT designed study, acquisited data and wrote up the manuscript; Browne RFJ and Lawler L designed study and assisted with write up and editing; MacMahon PJ assisted with write up and editing.
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Correspondence to: Dr. Matthew T Crockett, Department of Radiology, Mater Misercordiae University Hospital, Eccles Street, Dublin 7, Ireland. crockettmt@gmail.com
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Received: November 10, 2014
Peer-review started: November 11, 2014
First decision: January 8, 2015
Revised: February 18, 2015
Accepted: March 16, 2015
Article in press: March 18, 2015
Published online: April 28, 2015
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Abstract

AIM: To define the 100 citation classic papers of interventional radiology.

METHODS: Using the database of Journal Citation Reports the 40 highest impact factor radiology journals were chosen. From these journals the 100 most cited interventional radiology papers were chosen and analysed.

RESULTS: The top paper received 2497 citations and the 100th paper 200 citations. The average number of citations was 320. Dates of publication ranged from 1953 - 2005. Most papers originated in the United States (n = 67) followed by Italy (n = 20) and France (n = 10). Harvard University (n = 18) and Osped Civile (n = 11) were the most prolific institutions. Ten journals produced all of the top 100 papers with “Radiology” and “AJR” making up the majority. SN Goldberg and T Livraghi were the most prolific authors. Nearly two thirds of the papers (n = 61) were published after 1990.

CONCLUSION: This analysis identifies many of the landmark interventional radiology papers and provides a fascinating insight into the changing discourse within the field. It also identifies topics, authors and institutions which have impacted greatly on the specialty.

Keywords: Interventional radiology; Citation classic; Radiology; Citation; Citation analysis; Classic papers

Core tip: Interventional radiology is a young and rapidly evolving specialty. This study defined and analysed the 100 most cited interventional radiology papers identifying much of the landmark interventional radiology research and providing a fascinating insight into the changing discourse within the field. It also identified the topics, authors and institutions which have impacted greatly on the specialty.