Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	125632
DOI	10.4240/wjgs.125632
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Scientometrics
Article Title	Differential trends in Crohn’s fistula vs non-Crohn’s fistula (predominantly cryptoglandular): A bibliometric analysis over two decades
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Cheng-Dong Wang
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Corresponding Author	Cheng-Dong Wang, Associate Chief Physician, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Zibo First Hospital, No. 4 Emeishan East Road, Boshan District, Zibo 255200, Shandong Province, China. wangchao9996@126.com
Key Words	Crohn’s fistula; Non-Crohn’s fistula (predominantly cryptoglandular); Bibliometric analysis; VOS viewer; CiteSpace; Gephi
Core Tip	This is the first bibliometric analysis systematically comparing Crohn’s disease-associated and non-Crohn’s anal fistula research over 25 years. We reveal that Crohn’s fistula research exhibits exponential growth ((compound annual growth rate: 9.65%) driven by biologics and stem cell therapies, forming a globalized network, while non-Crohn’s fistula research follows a linear trajectory centered on surgical innovation. Asian countries show high output but low citation impact, highlighting the need for strengthened international collaboration.
Citation	Wang CD. Differential trends in Crohn’s fistula vs non-Crohn’s fistula (predominantly cryptoglandular): A bibliometric analysis over two decades. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; In press DOI: https://doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.125632
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Received	2026-07-14 06:59
Peer-Review Started	2026-07-14 07:00
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Return for Revision	2026-08-06 15:32
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-11-02 02:19
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-11-02 03:59
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