Landmarks in facial reanimation – a bibliometric analysis of the 50 most cited papers in dynamic facial reconstruction

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Jose E. Telich-Tarriba, MD

Hospital Angeles Pedregal

Camino a Santa Teresa 1055

10700, Mexico city, Mexico

josetelich@gmail.com

Submitted: 31. 10. 2024

Accepted: 20. 3. 2025