Korean Journal of Anesthesiology

Article	Citations
Impact of spinal cord stimulation on healthcare utilization and costs in complex regional pain syndrome: analysis of South Korea’s National Health Insurance claims data	123
Enhancing postoperative recovery with multimodal prehabilitation: the journey begins before surgery	84
Perioperative metformin use in noncardiac surgery: moving beyond precautionary discontinuation	63
Suprascapular notch cross-sectional area by MRI do not yield accuracy in the diagnosis of suprascapular nerve entrapment – counter point of view	62
The effect of perioperative ketamine and esketamine administration on postoperative nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing general anesthesia: a systematic review and meta-analysis	45
Intraoperative pediatric electroencephalography monitoring: an updated review	38
Do fascial plane blocks improve respiratory function after breast surgery?	37
Comparative analgesic effects of lidocaine–dexmedetomidine co-administration in major laparoscopic gynecologic surgery: a randomized controlled trial	36
Intraoperative tourniquet-induced hyperthermia in a pediatric patient: a forgotten association -a case report-	34
Response to letter	33
Sex-specific associations of preoperative serum uric acid levels with mortality and morbidity in non-cardiac surgeries: a single-center retrospective study	33
The golden era of videolaryngoscopy: costs we should consider	29
Current evidence of ultrasound guided fascial plane blocks for cardiac surgery: a narrative literature review	29
Video laryngeal mask-guided placement of electromyographic endotracheal tubes for intraoperative neuromonitoring during thyroidectomy: a simulator-based feasibility report	27
Effect of remimazolam on intraoperative hemodynamic stability in patients undergoing cerebrovascular bypass surgery: a prospective randomized controlled trial	25
Neuroprotective effect of erythropoietin on anesthesia-induced neurotoxicity through the modulation of autophagy in Caenorhabditis elegans	24
Remimazolam: another option for induction of general anesthesia?	24
Three-dimensional pelvis computed tomography-assisted Taylor approach for spinal anesthesia in hip arthroplasty: a retrospective study	23
Predictors and indicators	23
Three pillars of artificial intelligence research in anesthesiology: welcoming address to the Korean Journal of Anesthesiology’s new guidelines for machine learning and deep learning research	22
Intraoperative hypotension during liver transplantation is associated with long-term mortality	21
Perioperative cardiovascular assessment for noncardiac surgery in elderly patients	21
How to prevent opioid abuse and addiction	20
Microvascular reactivity as a predictor of major adverse events in patients with on-pump cardiac surgery	19
Effects of a virtual reality digital twin of the operating theatre on anxiety in pediatric surgery patients: a randomized controlled trial	17

Association between inflammation-based prognostic markers and mortality of non-cardiac surgery	17
A simple sonographic approach to thoracic transforaminal epidural injections for zoster-associated pain involving multiple nerves: an exploratory prospective cohort study	17
Efficacy of light-transmitting eye shields for wound dressing in preventing pediatric emergence agitation following bilateral strabismus surgeries: a randomized clinical trial	16
Hypotension prediction index in the prediction of better outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis	16
Comparison of the analgesic efficacy between the ultrasound-guided continuous costoclavicular brachial plexus block and ultrasound-guided continuous interscalene brachial plexus block: a randomized co	15
Comparative study of recovery characteristics between remimazolam anesthesia with flumazenil and desflurane anesthesia for closed reduction of nasal bone fracture: a randomized controlled trial	15
Effect of total intravenous versus inhalation anesthesia on long-term oncological outcomes in patients undergoing curative resection for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer: a retrospective cohort	15
Effective concentration of remifentanil for successful i-gel insertion during remimazolam induction	15
Updated evidence for optimal anesthesia following laparoscopic cholecystectomies	14
Pectoral nerve blocks for transvenous subpectoral pacemaker insertion in children: a randomized controlled study	14
Journal metrics, document network, and conceptual and social structures of the Korean Journal of Anesthesiology from 2017 to July 2022: a bibliometric study	13
Comment on "Comparison of the pericapsular nerve group block with the intra-articular and quadratus lumborum blocks in primary total hip arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial"	13
A rare subclavian artery aneurysm potentially misidentified as the internal jugular vein in ultrasound-guided central venous catheterization -a case report-	13
High-flow nasal oxygenation: a transformative tool in airway management	13
Sudden ventricular fibrillation due to absence of pericardium in left upper lobectomy -a case report-	13
Patient-controlled analgesia in transition: opioid-sparing strategies and the emergence of mechanism-based alternatives	12
Response to "Comment on Hypotension after induction of anesthesia with remimazolam or etomidate: a non-inferiority randomized controlled trial in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting"	12
Heterogeneity in meta-analysis: a path toward more meaningful clinical evidence	12
Preemptive visceral analgesic effect of thoracic paravertebral block on postoperative opioid consumption in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a prospective, randomized, assessor-blind	12
Cardiac arrest due to coronary vasospasm after sugammadex administration -a case report-	12
The 90% minimum effective volume and concentration of lidocaine for ultrasound-guided stellate ganglion blocks in adults: a biased-coin design, up-and-down sequential allocation trial	11
Effect of ultrafiltration on whole blood coagulation profile during cardiopulmonary bypass in cardiac surgery: a retrospective analysis	11
Efficacy of pectoral nerve II block for flap dissection-related pain following robot-assisted transaxillary thyroidectomy: a prospective, randomized controlled trial	11
Accuracy of ultrasound-measured skin-to-hyoid bone distance for predicting difficult mask ventilation in patients with obesity: a prospective observational study	11
Effect of active airway warming with a heated-humidified breathing circuit on core body temperature in patients under general anesthesia: a systematic review and meta-analysis with trial sequential an	11
Effect of magnesium sulfate on oxygenation and lung mechanics in morbidly obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery: a prospective double-blind randomized clinical trial	10
Effect of remimazolam on postoperative delirium and cognitive function in adults undergoing general anesthesia or procedural sedation: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	10
Revisiting anesthesia-induced preconditioning for neuroprotection in the aging brain: a narrative review	10
The impact of preoperative coronavirus disease 19 infection on early postoperative mortality during the vaccination era: a nationwide retrospective cohort study	10
Comparison of dexmedetomidine and opioids as local anesthetic adjuvants in patient controlled epidural analgesia: a meta-analysis	10
Hemidiaphragmatic paralysis after costoclavicular approach versus other brachial plexus blocks in upper limb surgery: a meta-analysis	10
Response to "Comment on Single-shot regional anesthesia for laparoscopic cholecystectomies: a systematic review and network meta-analysis"	10
Investigating the impact of hyperbilirubinemia on cognitive dysfunction in adult zebrafish: an in vivo model	9
Clinical applications and potential use of the oxygen reserve index during the perioperative period	9
Human placental mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes carrying hsa-let-7i-5p mitigate lung injury in a murine model of aspiration pneumonia	9
How to choose cut-off points: statistical and clinical perspectives	9
Association of dexmedetomidine with improved survival in ICU delirium	9
Cadaveric investigation of the spread of the thoracoabdominal nerve block using the perichondral and modified perichondral approaches	9
Intrathecal dexmedetomidine attenuates mechanical allodynia through the downregulation of brain-derived neurotrophic factor in a mild traumatic brain injury rat model	9
Single-shot regional anesthesia for laparoscopic cholecystectomies: a systematic review and network meta-analysis	9
Response to "Comment on Effects of remimazolam versus dexmedetomidine on recovery after transcatheter aortic valve replacement under monitored anesthesia care: a propensity score-matched, non	8
Mortality and factors associated with acute exacerbation after non-cardiac surgery in patients with interstitial pneumonia: a retrospective study	8
Effects of early postoperative neurocognitive disorders on clinically relevant outcomes: a meta-analysis	8
Intertruncal versus classical approach to supraclavicular brachial plexus block on sensory-motor blockade for upper extremity surgery: a randomized controlled non-inferiority trial	8
Role of frailty in predicting postoperative pulmonary complications in older patients undergoing major abdominal surgery: a retrospective cohort study	8
The state of anesthesia in South Korea: a national survey of the status of anesthetic service activity in 2014-2016	8
Laparotomy and burst suppression-inducing sevoflurane induce subtle long-term changes in anxiety and social behavior in late postnatal mice	8
Alternatives to the P value: connotations of significance	8
Propofol-based intravenous anesthesia is associated with improved survival outcomes after major cancer surgery: a nationwide cohort study in South Korea	8
Analysis of interaction effect between within- and between-subject factors in repeated measures analysis of variance for longitudinal data	8

Reconsidering postoperative basal infusion for opioid-sparing analgesia after total knee arthroplasty	7
Linear mixed-effects models for analysis of longitudinal repeated measures: a conceptual framework for clinical researchers	7
Learning curve of fiberoptic bronchoscope-guided tracheal intubation through supraglottic airway device for pediatric airway management: a manikin study	7
A new treatment option for chronic refractory coccygodynia: ultrasound-guided sacral erector spinae plane block	7
From flow chart to 3 × 3 matrix: visualizing anesthetic depth and hemodynamics as a complement to Lee, Egan, and Johnson’s framework	7
Remimazolam – current knowledge on a new intravenous benzodiazepine anesthetic agent	7
A modified hip pericapsular nerve block on postoperative pain and functional outcome after total hip arthroplasty: a prospective, double-blind, randomized controlled study	7
Impact of ERAS implementation on the quality of recovery following robotic laparoscopic gynecological surgery: a randomized controlled trial	7
Risk factors for chloral hydrate sedation failure in pediatric patients: a retrospective analysis	7
Predicting optimal endotracheal tube size and depth in pediatric patients using demographic data and machine learning techniques	7
Quality of recovery in hospital and disability-free survival at three months after major abdominal surgery	7
Comment on “Axillary serratus anterior plane block as a novel approach to anesthetizing the intercostobrachial nerve for upper arm arteriovenous fistula creation surgery -three case reports-”	7
Association between preoperative carbohydrate loading and intraoperative glucose levels in patients undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy: a single-center retrospective study	7
Postoperative nausea and vomiting in spinal anesthesia	6
Postoperative neurocognitive disorders in ambulatory surgery: a narrative review	6
Comment on “Hypotension after induction of anesthesia with remimazolam or etomidate: a non-inferiority randomized controlled trial in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting”	6
Comparison between the automated TEG®6s and viscoelastic analyzer Haema T4	6
Association between non-anemic iron deficiency and outcomes following off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery: a retrospective analysis	6
Perioperative management of patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices	6
Kill two birds with one stone: selective trunk block (SeTB) with single skin penetration	6
Lipid emulsion as a vehicle for propofol	6
Tranexamic acid - a promising hemostatic agent with limitations: a narrative review	6
Association between preoperative oxygen reserve index and postoperative pulmonary complications: a prospective observational study	5
A novel technique of handling the blade for videolaryngoscopy intubation in patients with a semi-rigid neck collar: a prospective randomized controlled trial	5
Ultrasound mapping of soft tissue vascular anatomy proximal to the larynx: a prospective cohort study	5
Retrospective analysis of the incidence and predictors of postoperative nausea and vomiting after orthopedic surgery under spinal anesthesia	5
Comment on "Single-shot regional anesthesia for laparoscopic cholecystectomies: a systematic review and network meta-analysis"	5
Programmed intermittent epidural bolus: a viable alternative to traditional methods?	5
Assessment of fluid infusion rate using a pulse oximeter: a pilot study	5
Machine learning model of facial expression outperforms models using analgesia nociception index and vital signs to predict postoperative pain intensity: a pilot study	5
Inhalational versus total intravenous anesthesia in noncardiac surgery: a comparative review of clinical outcomes	5
Response to "Comment on Opioid-based versus opioid-sparing patient-controlled analgesia using ketorolac and nefopam after total knee arthroplasty: a randomized, double-blind, non-inferiority trial"	5
Influence of psychological factors on the benefit from interpectoral and pectoserratus plane block for recovery after partial mastectomy: a randomized controlled trial	5
Response to “Comment on ‘The effect of perioperative ketamine and esketamine administration on postoperative nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing general anesthesia: a systematic review and meta	5
Cadaveric investigation of an ultrasound-guided obturator canal approach for obturator nerve block	5
Lipophilicity of drugs, including local anesthetics, and its association with lipid emulsion resuscitation	5
Controlled hypotension under rapid ventricular pacing technique in patients with cerebral arteriovenous malformation -a case report-	5
Age-dependent frontal EEG changes under remimazolam: reconsidering EEG monitoring interpretation	4
Catatonia associated with prolonged stupor after general anesthesia in a patient with multiple neuropsychiatric disorders -a case report-	4
Serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block: novel block for minimal invasive cardiac surgery -A report of three cases-	4
Comparison of remimazolam and desflurane in emergence agitation after general anesthesia for nasal surgery: a prospective randomized controlled study	4
Pediatric perioperative fluid management	4
Comment on "Feasibility and efficacy of erector spinae plane block versus transversus abdominis plane block in laparoscopic bariatric surgery: a randomized comparative trial"	4
Effect of local anesthetic volume (20 vs. 40 ml) on the analgesic efficacy of costoclavicular block in arthroscopic shoulder surgery: a randomized controlled trial	4
Interpreting relative risks and odds ratios after propensity score matching: practical guidance for clinical research	4
Current evidence on the use of sugammadex for neuromuscular blockade antagonism during electroconvulsive therapy: a narrative review	4
A discussion of anesthesiologically relevant aspects of Klinefelter syndrome -a case report-	4
Effect of ultrasound-guided superior laryngeal nerve block on tracheal tube-related responses during postoperative recovery in craniotomy patients: a randomized controlled trial	4
Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: comparison of subarachnoid analgesia, erector spine plane block, and intravenous analgesia for postoperative pain management	4
Impossible ventilation in a neonate after tracheoesphageal fistula repair: a lesson learned!	4
Comment on “The Effects of perioperative ketamine and esketamine administration on postoperative nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing general anesthesia: A systematic review and meta-analysis”	4
Effects of the costoclavicular block versus interscalene block in patients undergoing arthroscopic shoulder surgery under monitored anesthesia care: a randomized, prospective, non-inferiority study	4
Methods for achieving equilibration during expiration in a modified Rapid-O2 oxygen insufflation device	4
Comparison of the effects of open and closed aspiration on end-expiratory lung volume in acute respiratory distress syndrome	4
An update on the role of multimodal analgesia in perioperative pain management	4
Comment on "Comparison between the coronal diameters of the cervical spinal canal and spinal cord measured using computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging in Korean patients&quot	4
Key strategies in trauma anesthesia for severe hemorrhage: a narrative review	4
Ultrasound-guided radiofrequency denervation and pericapsular nerve group block for chronic hip joint pain in a patient diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy	4
Three-dimensional pelvis computed tomography-assisted Taylor approach for spinal anesthesia in hip arthroplasty: a retrospective study	4
Perioperative management of modern dermatologic medications: an anesthesia-focused narrative review	4
Ultrasound-guided trans-incisional quadratus lumborum block versus ultrasound-guided caudal analgesia in pediatric open renal surgery: a randomized trial	3
Effect of patient decision aids on choice between sugammadex and neostigmine in surgeries under general anesthesia: a multicenter randomized controlled trial	3
Comparison between conventional pleth variability index (PVI) and Rainbow PVI (RPVI) in non-cardiothoracic surgery: a retrospective study	3
Does intravenous patient-controlled analgesia or continuous block prevent rebound pain following infraclavicular brachial plexus block after distal radius fracture fixation? A prospective randomized c	3
Evolving perspectives on blood transfusion in obstetric hemorrhage: a narrative review	3
Impact of ultrasound-guided rhomboid intercostal and serratus anterior plane blocks on respiratory function after modified radical mastectomy: a randomized controlled trial	3
An adjustment of fraction of inspired oxygen using the oxygen reserve index during one-lung ventilation in pediatric patients: a prospective, randomized controlled trial	3
Pediatric sedation and monitored anesthesia care: from chloral hydrate to remimazolam	3
Comparing the safety and efficacy of remimazolam-based total intravenous anesthesia versus volatile agent-based anesthesia: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	3
Total postoperative opioid dose is an independent risk factor for prolonged postoperative ileus after laparoscopic colorectal surgery: a case-control study	3
Key insights and challeneges in noninferiority trials	3
Opioid-based versus opioid-sparing patient-controlled analgesia using ketorolac and nefopam after total knee arthroplasty: a randomized, double-blind, non-inferiority trial	3
Response to "Comment on Feasibility and efficacy of erector spinae plane block versus transversus abdominis plane block in laparoscopic bariatric surgery: a randomized comparative trial&q	3
Costoclavicular brachial plexus block for shoulder surgery: a narrative review	3
Refining Mediation Analysis of Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury: Insights into Comorbidity Assessment and Intraoperative Hypotension	3
Retraction: Comparison of the clinical performance of the i-gelTM, LMA SupremeTM, and Ambu AuraGainTM in adult patients during general anesthesia: a prospective and randomized study	3
Corrosive poisoning and its implications on pediatric airways	3
Diagnosis of flexor hallucis longus tenosynovitis using the cross-sectional area of the flexor hallucis longus tendon	3
When the usual spaces fail: the role of L5–S1 spinal anesthesia in the difficult spine	3
Expanding the boundaries of simulation-based training: a narrative review of in situ simulation and its role in enhancing non-technical skills	3

Comparison of preemptive and preventive intravenous acetaminophen on opioid consumption in pediatrics undergoing posterior spinal fusion surgery: a randomized controlled trial	3
Dexmedetomidine alleviates CoCl2-induced hypoxic cellular damage in INS-1 cells by regulating autophagy	3
Suprascapular notch cross-sectional area by MRI do not yield accuracy in the diagnosis of suprascapular nerve entrapment – counter point of view	3
Insulin augments vasodilatory response elicited by amlodipine via nitric oxide-dependent vasodilation in isolated rat aortas	3
Usefulness of C-curved stylet for intubation with the C-MAC® Miller videolaryngoscope in neonates and infants: a prospective randomized controlled trial	3
Erector spinae plane versus fascia iliaca block after total hip arthroplasty: a randomized clinical trial comparing analgesic effectiveness and motor block	3
From evidence-based medicine to patient-centered care	3
Transcatheter ventilation with a modified Rapid-O2 oxygen insufflation device	3
Post-anesthesia care unit delirium in children with moyamoya disease undergoing indirect revascularization: incidence and risk factors	3
The association between dexmedetomidine use and delirium in critically ill surgical patients: a retrospective cohort study	3
Role of carotid corrected flow time and peak velocity variation in predicting fluid responsiveness: a systematic review and meta-analysis	2
Recto-intercostal fascial plane block for upper abdominal analgesia: the ultimate solution?	2
Comparison of high-flow nasal oxygenation and standard low-flow nasal oxygenation during rigid bronchoscopy: a randomized controlled trial	2
Smoother emergence after craniotomy: regional airway blockade as an alternative	2
The emerging role of fluoroscopy-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation in lumbar facet joint pain management	2
Determination of the 95% effective dose of remimazolam to achieve loss of consciousness during anesthesia induction in different age groups	2
Ramped versus sniffing position for Ambu® AuraGainTM insertion in patients with obesity: a randomized controlled study	2
Success rate and block characteristics of L5-S1 spinal anesthesia with hypobaric bupivacaine in total hip and knee arthroplasty	2
Ramped versus sniffing position in the videolaryngoscopy-guided tracheal intubation of morbidly obese patients: a prospective randomized study	2
Temporal dissociation between cerebral blood flow and brain tissue oxygenation during CPR: observations from a porcine model	2
Ultrasound-guided lumbar erector spinae plane block versus caudal block for postoperative analgesia in pediatric hip and proximal femur surgery: a randomized controlled study	2
A comprehensive analysis of propofol abuse, addiction and neuropharmacological aspects: an updated review	2
Effect of low-dose volatile anesthetics on intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring during anesthesia with remimazolam	2
The incidences of nausea and vomiting after general anesthesia with remimazolam versus sevoflurane: a prospective randomized controlled trial	2
Use of oxygen reserve index during bronchoscopic balloon dilation for subglottic stenosis in a patient with left ventricular assist device implantation -a case report-	2
Analysis and development of risk prediction models for chronic opioid use after surgery: a cohort study using the nationwide database	2
Effects of sevoflurane on metalloproteinase and natural killer group 2, member D (NKG2D) ligand expression and natural killer cell-mediated cytotoxicity in breast cancer: an in vitro study	2
Obstructive fibrinous pseudomembrane tracheitis after double-lumen tube intubation -a case report-	2
Human placental mesenchymal stem cell for the treatment of lung injury	2
Analgesic efficacy of the external oblique intercostal fascial plane block on postoperative acute pain in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: a randomized controlled trial	2
From association to causation: interpreting propensity score-based analyses in real-world evidence	2
Anatomical study of the adductor canal: three-dimensional micro-computed tomography, histological, and immunofluorescence findings relevant to neural blockade	2
Early postoperative pain and its association with complications after minimally invasive colorectal cancer surgery: a retrospective cohort study of a multicenter database	2
Comparison of fiberoptic bronchoscopic intubation using silicone and polyvinyl chloride double-lumen tubes	2
Comment on “Effects of remimazolam versus dexmedetomidine on recovery after transcatheter aortic valve replacement under monitored anesthesia care: a propensity score-matched, non-inferiority study”	2
Comment on "Psychogenic coma after general anesthesia with remimazolam and remifentanil -a case report-"	2
Korean consensus-based recommendations for preanesthetic gastric ultrasound and anesthetic considerations for GLP-1 receptor agonist–based therapy: a consensus statement from Clinical Practice Guideli	2
Nerve block for controlling posterior hip pain during hip surgery: clinical needs and evidence gaps	2
Comparison of the analgesic efficacy of the ultrasound-guided transversalis fascia plane block and erector spinae plane block in patients undergoing open inguinal hernia repair under spinal anesthesia	2