PEDIATRIC FACIAL FRACTURES: A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS

Pediatric facial trauma represents a significant public health and clinical challenge due to its potential impact on development and associated mortality. This study aimed to characterize scientific publications on pediatric facial and maxillofacial trauma indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection. A descriptive bibliometric analysis was conducted on October 27, 2026, without restrictions on language, publication year, or document type. A total of 1,187 records were retrieved, and the ten most-cited publications were selected for detailed analysis. Scientific production increased over recent decades, with a predominance of English-language publications and the largest contribution from the United States. The most-cited studies primarily addressed epidemiology, injury patterns, and management of pediatric facial trauma. This analysis identified publication trends and patterns of scientific visibility in the field. However, citation counts do not necessarily reflect methodological quality or level of evidence.