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Abstract

Background

The objective of this study was to comprehensively review the literature on Shear Wave Elastography (SWE), a non-invasive imaging technique prevalent in medical ultrasound. SWE is instrumental in assessing superficial glandular tissues, abdominal organs, tendons, joints, carotid vessels, and peripheral nerve tissues, among others. By employing bibliometric analysis, we aimed to encapsulate the scholarly contributions over the past two decades, identifying key research areas and tracing the evolutionary trajectory of SWE.

Methods

For this study, we selected research articles related to SWE published between 2004 and March 2024 from the Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC). We utilized sophisticated bibliometric tools, such as CiteSpace, VOSviewer, and SCImago Graphica, to analyze the trends in annual publications, contributing countries and institutions, journals, authors, co-cited authors, co-cited references, and keywords.

Results

Our analysis yielded a total of 3606 papers. China emerged as the leading country in terms of publication output, with a strong collaborative relationship with the United States. Sun Yat-Sen University was identified as the institution with the highest number of publications. The keyword “transient elastography” was the most prevalent, with “acoustic radiation force” being a focal point in the initial stages of SWE research. Recently, Contrast-enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS) has emerged as a new research focus, signaling a potential direction for future research and development.

Conclusion

The global research landscape for SWE is projected to expand continuously. Future research is likely to concentrate on the integrated application of SWE and CEUS for diagnostic purposes, along with exploring the clinical utility of multimodal ultrasound that synergistically combines SWE with other ultrasound technologies. This bibliometric research offers a comprehensive overview of the SWE literature, guiding researchers in their pursuit of further exploration and discovery.

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  • Article Type:     Research Article
Keyword(s): Bibliometrics; Contrast-enhanced ultrasound; Multimodal ultrasound; Shear wave elastography; Transient elastography; Visualized analysis

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