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Background <p>Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a complex and prevalent sleep-related breathing disorder that often necessitates interdisciplinary management, particularly by otolaryngologists and stomatologists. However, the respective academic contributions of these two specialties to OSA research have not been systematically compared.</p> Methods <p>This study aimed to provide the first scientometric analysis comparing publications on OSA authored by otolaryngologists and stomatologists, highlighting disciplinary strengths, research focus, and collaborative opportunities.</p> Results <p>A total of 4,852 and 2,277 publications related to OSA were identified from the Scopus database as originating from otolaryngology and stomatology disciplines, respectively. Among the top 300 most-cited articles in each group, publications led by otolaryngologist accumulated 40,482 citations and an h-index of 111, whereas publications authored by otolaryngologist received 30,359 citations with an h-index of 94. While otolaryngologists frequently investigated topics such as uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, tonsillectomy, endoscopy, and upper airway obstruction, stomatologists were more focused on mandibular advancement, orthodontics, malocclusion, and cephalometric analysis. In terms of treatment keywords, otolaryngology literature emphasized soft tissue surgeries and conservative measures like continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and weight loss, whereas stomatology literature highlighted oral appliance therapy, orthognathic surgery, and mandibular repositioning.</p> Conclusion <p>These findings reveal distinct thematic focuses that reflect each specialty’s clinical perspective. Notably, the scale and citation impact of publications from otolaryngology significantly exceed those from stomatology, underscoring the need for enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration. This study provides a foundational overview of the scientific landscape of OSA research and offers insight into future integration of multidisciplinary expertise for improved diagnosis and management.</p>

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Mapping the landscape of OSA research: a scientometric comparison between otolaryngology and stomatology contributions

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    2026年2月26日

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  • Liang Xia,
  • Jiali Bao,
  • Kan Yao,
  • Jianfei Zhang

摘要

Background

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a complex and prevalent sleep-related breathing disorder that often necessitates interdisciplinary management, particularly by otolaryngologists and stomatologists. However, the respective academic contributions of these two specialties to OSA research have not been systematically compared.

Methods

This study aimed to provide the first scientometric analysis comparing publications on OSA authored by otolaryngologists and stomatologists, highlighting disciplinary strengths, research focus, and collaborative opportunities.

Results

A total of 4,852 and 2,277 publications related to OSA were identified from the Scopus database as originating from otolaryngology and stomatology disciplines, respectively. Among the top 300 most-cited articles in each group, publications led by otolaryngologist accumulated 40,482 citations and an h-index of 111, whereas publications authored by otolaryngologist received 30,359 citations with an h-index of 94. While otolaryngologists frequently investigated topics such as uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, tonsillectomy, endoscopy, and upper airway obstruction, stomatologists were more focused on mandibular advancement, orthodontics, malocclusion, and cephalometric analysis. In terms of treatment keywords, otolaryngology literature emphasized soft tissue surgeries and conservative measures like continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and weight loss, whereas stomatology literature highlighted oral appliance therapy, orthognathic surgery, and mandibular repositioning.

Conclusion

These findings reveal distinct thematic focuses that reflect each specialty’s clinical perspective. Notably, the scale and citation impact of publications from otolaryngology significantly exceed those from stomatology, underscoring the need for enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration. This study provides a foundational overview of the scientific landscape of OSA research and offers insight into future integration of multidisciplinary expertise for improved diagnosis and management.