The World Journal of Emergency Surgery focuses on the surgical management of acute conditions and trauma. Articles cover topics such as trauma registries, prediction of mortality in trauma patients, management of specific injuries like axillosubclavian arterial injuries, esophageal perforations, and diaphragmatic injuries, as well as surgical interventions for conditions like appendicitis, diverticulitis, and sigmoid volvulus. The journal also addresses advancements in surgical techniques, including minimally invasive and robotic surgery, and the care of specific patient populations such as geriatric trauma patients.
British Library; Koninklijke Bibliotheek, CLOCKSS, LOCKSS, Portico, PMC
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Plagiarism detection in place?
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
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Primary language documented?
English
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Publication & Citation Trend
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Times cited
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Emergency MedicineQ1
SurgeryQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Emergency MedicineSurgery
Scopus Categories
SurgeryEmergency Medicine
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Appendicitis Diagnosis and ManagementTrauma and Emergency Care StudiesAbdominal Trauma and InjuriesAbdominal Surgery and ComplicationsTrauma Management and DiagnosisTrauma, Hemostasis, Coagulopathy, ResuscitationCardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical OutcomesDiverticular Disease and ComplicationsGallbladder and Bile Duct DisordersMinimally Invasive Surgical Techniques