Korean Journal of Anesthesiology

Papers
(The median citation count of Korean Journal of Anesthesiology is 2. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)
ArticleCitations
Impact of spinal cord stimulation on healthcare utilization and costs in complex regional pain syndrome: analysis of South Korea’s National Health Insurance claims data118
Intraoperative pediatric electroencephalography monitoring: an updated review54
Enhancing postoperative recovery with multimodal prehabilitation: the journey begins before surgery54
The effect of perioperative ketamine and esketamine administration on postoperative nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing general anesthesia: a systematic review and meta-analysis48
Therapeutic hypothermia for acute myocardial infarction: a narrative review of evidence from animal and clinical studies41
Do fascial plane blocks improve respiratory function after breast surgery?37
Suprascapular notch cross-sectional area by MRI do not yield accuracy in the diagnosis of suprascapular nerve entrapment – counter point of view33
Perioperative metformin use in noncardiac surgery: moving beyond precautionary discontinuation33
Prognostic value of left ventricular apical four-chamber longitudinal strain after heart valve surgery in real-world practice32
Intraoperative tourniquet-induced hyperthermia in a pediatric patient: a forgotten association -a case report-31
Sex-specific associations of preoperative serum uric acid levels with mortality and morbidity in non-cardiac surgeries: a single-center retrospective study30
Response to letter29
Current evidence of ultrasound guided fascial plane blocks for cardiac surgery: a narrative literature review29
Use of human patient simulator for apnea studies: a preliminary in vitro trial28
Effect of remimazolam on intraoperative hemodynamic stability in patients undergoing cerebrovascular bypass surgery: a prospective randomized controlled trial26
Anesthesia for ovarian teratoma resection using remimazolam and remifentanil in a patient with anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis: two case reports23
The golden era of videolaryngoscopy: costs we should consider23
Neuroprotective effect of erythropoietin on anesthesia-induced neurotoxicity through the modulation of autophagy in Caenorhabditis elegans22
Predictors and indicators22
Remimazolam: another option for induction of general anesthesia?22
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 research20
Perioperative cardiovascular assessment for noncardiac surgery in elderly patients20
Three-dimensional pelvis computed tomography-assisted Taylor approach for spinal anesthesia in hip arthroplasty: a retrospective study20
Accuracy of suprascapular notch cross-sectional area by MRI in the diagnosis of suprascapular nerve entrapment syndrome – a retrospective pilot study19
Intraoperative hypotension during liver transplantation is associated with long-term mortality18
Microvascular reactivity as a predictor of major adverse events in patients with on-pump cardiac surgery17
How to prevent opioid abuse and addiction17
Association between inflammation-based prognostic markers and mortality of non-cardiac surgery16
Efficacy of light-transmitting eye shields for wound dressing in preventing pediatric emergence agitation following bilateral strabismus surgeries: a randomized clinical trial16
A simple sonographic approach to thoracic transforaminal epidural injections for zoster-associated pain involving multiple nerves: an exploratory prospective cohort study15
Hypotension prediction index in the prediction of better outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis15
Effects of a virtual reality digital twin of the operating theatre on anxiety in pediatric surgery patients: a randomized controlled trial14
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 14
The novel Obturator Fascia Compartment block: a technical report14
Effective concentration of remifentanil for successful i-gel insertion during remimazolam induction14
Preoperative dexmedetomidine and intraoperative bradycardia in laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a meta-analysis with trial sequential analysis13
Pectoral nerve blocks for transvenous subpectoral pacemaker insertion in children: a randomized controlled study13
Comparison of the analgesic efficacy between the ultrasound-guided continuous costoclavicular brachial plexus block and ultrasound-guided continuous interscalene brachial plexus block: a randomized co13
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"12
Sudden ventricular fibrillation due to absence of pericardium in left upper lobectomy -a case report-12
Journal metrics, document network, and conceptual and social structures of the Korean Journal of Anesthesiology from 2017 to July 2022: a bibliometric study12
High-flow nasal oxygenation: a transformative tool in airway management12
Updated evidence for optimal anesthesia following laparoscopic cholecystectomies12
Comparison of dexmedetomidine and opioids as local anesthetic adjuvants in patient controlled epidural analgesia: a meta-analysis11
Effect of remimazolam on postoperative delirium and cognitive function in adults undergoing general anesthesia or procedural sedation: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials11
Heterogeneity in meta-analysis: a path toward more meaningful clinical evidence11
A rare subclavian artery aneurysm potentially misidentified as the internal jugular vein in ultrasound-guided central venous catheterization -a case report-11
Effect of ultrafiltration on whole blood coagulation profile during cardiopulmonary bypass in cardiac surgery: a retrospective analysis10
Efficacy of pectoral nerve II block for flap dissection-related pain following robot-assisted transaxillary thyroidectomy: a prospective, randomized controlled trial10
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"10
Patient-controlled analgesia in transition: opioid-sparing strategies and the emergence of mechanism-based alternatives9
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 trial9
Preemptive visceral analgesic effect of thoracic paravertebral block on postoperative opioid consumption in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a prospective, randomized, assessor-blind 9
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 an9
Accuracy of ultrasound-measured skin-to-hyoid bone distance for predicting difficult mask ventilation in patients with obesity: a prospective observational study9
Cardiac arrest due to coronary vasospasm after sugammadex administration -a case report-9
The impact of preoperative coronavirus disease 19 infection on early postoperative mortality during the vaccination era: a nationwide retrospective cohort study8
Investigating the impact of hyperbilirubinemia on cognitive dysfunction in adult zebrafish: an in vivo model8
Cadaveric investigation of the spread of the thoracoabdominal nerve block using the perichondral and modified perichondral approaches8
Single-shot regional anesthesia for laparoscopic cholecystectomies: a systematic review and network meta-analysis8
Effect of magnesium sulfate on oxygenation and lung mechanics in morbidly obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery: a prospective double-blind randomized clinical trial8
Intrathecal dexmedetomidine attenuates mechanical allodynia through the downregulation of brain-derived neurotrophic factor in a mild traumatic brain injury rat model8
Propofol-based intravenous anesthesia is associated with improved survival outcomes after major cancer surgery: a nationwide cohort study in South Korea8
Human placental mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes carrying hsa-let-7i-5p mitigate lung injury in a murine model of aspiration pneumonia8
Response to "Comment on Single-shot regional anesthesia for laparoscopic cholecystectomies: a systematic review and network meta-analysis"8
Clinical applications and potential use of the oxygen reserve index during the perioperative period8
Alternatives to the P value: connotations of significance8
Intertruncal versus classical approach to supraclavicular brachial plexus block on sensory-motor blockade for upper extremity surgery: a randomized controlled non-inferiority trial8
How to choose cut-off points: statistical and clinical perspectives7
Mortality and factors associated with acute exacerbation after non-cardiac surgery in patients with interstitial pneumonia: a retrospective study7
The state of anesthesia in South Korea: a national survey of the status of anesthetic service activity in 2014-20167
From flow chart to 3 × 3 matrix: visualizing anesthetic depth and hemodynamics as a complement to Lee, Egan, and Johnson’s framework7
Hemidiaphragmatic paralysis after costoclavicular approach versus other brachial plexus blocks in upper limb surgery: a meta-analysis7
Risk factors for chloral hydrate sedation failure in pediatric patients: a retrospective analysis7
Role of frailty in predicting postoperative pulmonary complications in older patients undergoing major abdominal surgery: a retrospective cohort study7
Effects of early postoperative neurocognitive disorders on clinically relevant outcomes: a meta-analysis7
Revisiting anesthesia-induced preconditioning for neuroprotection in the aging brain: a narrative review7
Response to "Comment on Effects of remimazolam versus dexmedetomidine on recovery after transcatheter aortic valve replacement under monitored anesthesia care: a propensity score-matched, non7
Remimazolam – current knowledge on a new intravenous benzodiazepine anesthetic agent7
Reconsidering postoperative basal infusion for opioid-sparing analgesia after total knee arthroplasty7
The effect of ultrasound-guided bilateral thoracic retrolaminar block on analgesia after pediatric open cardiac surgery: a randomized controlled double-blind study6
Laparotomy and burst suppression-inducing sevoflurane induce subtle long-term changes in anxiety and social behavior in late postnatal mice6
Perioperative management of patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices6
Impact of ERAS implementation on the quality of recovery following robotic laparoscopic gynecological surgery: a randomized controlled trial6
Predicting optimal endotracheal tube size and depth in pediatric patients using demographic data and machine learning techniques6
Postoperative nausea and vomiting in spinal anesthesia6
Erector Spinae Plane Block in Children: a Narrative Review6
A modified hip pericapsular nerve block on postoperative pain and functional outcome after total hip arthroplasty: a prospective, double-blind, randomized controlled study6
Quality of recovery in hospital and disability-free survival at three months after major abdominal surgery6
Association between preoperative carbohydrate loading and intraoperative glucose levels in patients undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy: a single-center retrospective study6
Analysis of interaction effect between within- and between-subject factors in repeated measures analysis of variance for longitudinal data6
Learning curve of fiberoptic bronchoscope-guided tracheal intubation through supraglottic airway device for pediatric airway management: a manikin study6
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-”6
A new treatment option for chronic refractory coccygodynia: ultrasound-guided sacral erector spinae plane block6
Linear mixed-effects models for analysis of longitudinal repeated measures: a conceptual framework for clinical researchers6
Comment on “Hypotension after induction of anesthesia with remimazolam or etomidate: a non-inferiority randomized controlled trial in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting”5
Postoperative neurocognitive disorders in ambulatory surgery: a narrative review5
Psychogenic coma after general anesthesia with remimazolam and remifentanil – a case report5
Lipophilicity of drugs, including local anesthetics, and its association with lipid emulsion resuscitation5
Retrospective analysis of the incidence and predictors of postoperative nausea and vomiting after orthopedic surgery under spinal anesthesia5
Association between non-anemic iron deficiency and outcomes following off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery: a retrospective analysis5
Controlled hypotension under rapid ventricular pacing technique in patients with cerebral arteriovenous malformation -a case report-5
Comment on "Single-shot regional anesthesia for laparoscopic cholecystectomies: a systematic review and network meta-analysis"5
Lipid emulsion as a vehicle for propofol5
Tranexamic acid - a promising hemostatic agent with limitations: a narrative review5
Kill two birds with one stone: selective trunk block (SeTB) with single skin penetration5
Influence of psychological factors on the benefit from interpectoral and pectoserratus plane block for recovery after partial mastectomy: a randomized controlled trial5
Association between preoperative oxygen reserve index and postoperative pulmonary complications: a prospective observational study4
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&quot4
Methods for achieving equilibration during expiration in a modified Rapid-O2 oxygen insufflation device4
Perioperative analgesia research in pediatric open-heart surgery: the devil is in the details4
Effect of local anesthetic volume (20 vs. 40 ml) on the analgesic efficacy of costoclavicular block in arthroscopic shoulder surgery: a randomized controlled trial4
Comparison of remimazolam and desflurane in emergence agitation after general anesthesia for nasal surgery: a prospective randomized controlled study4
Ultrasound mapping of soft tissue vascular anatomy proximal to the larynx: a prospective cohort study4
Serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block: novel block for minimal invasive cardiac surgery -A report of three cases-4
Assessment of fluid infusion rate using a pulse oximeter: a pilot study4
Inhalational versus total intravenous anesthesia in noncardiac surgery: a comparative review of clinical outcomes4
Effect of ultrasound-guided superior laryngeal nerve block on tracheal tube-related responses during postoperative recovery in craniotomy patients: a randomized controlled trial4
Pediatric perioperative fluid management4
Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: comparison of subarachnoid analgesia, erector spine plane block, and intravenous analgesia for postoperative pain management4
Effects of the costoclavicular block versus interscalene block in patients undergoing arthroscopic shoulder surgery under monitored anesthesia care: a randomized, prospective, non-inferiority study4
Fatal multiorgan dysfunction following repeated iodinated radiocontrast injection in a patient receiving low-dose oral methotrexate -a case report-4
Programmed intermittent epidural bolus: a viable alternative to traditional methods?4
Machine learning model of facial expression outperforms models using analgesia nociception index and vital signs to predict postoperative pain intensity: a pilot study4
A novel technique of handling the blade for videolaryngoscopy intubation in patients with a semi-rigid neck collar: a prospective randomized controlled trial4
Key strategies in trauma anesthesia for severe hemorrhage: a narrative review4
Comparison of the effects of open and closed aspiration on end-expiratory lung volume in acute respiratory distress syndrome4
Interpreting relative risks and odds ratios after propensity score matching: practical guidance for clinical research4
Current evidence on the use of sugammadex for neuromuscular blockade antagonism during electroconvulsive therapy: a narrative review4
A discussion of anesthesiologically relevant aspects of Klinefelter syndrome -a case report-4
Catatonia associated with prolonged stupor after general anesthesia in a patient with multiple neuropsychiatric disorders -a case report-4
Does intravenous patient-controlled analgesia or continuous block prevent rebound pain following infraclavicular brachial plexus block after distal radius fracture fixation? A prospective randomized c3
Three-dimensional pelvis computed tomography-assisted Taylor approach for spinal anesthesia in hip arthroplasty: a retrospective study3
Association of HLA-DPA1 gene polymorphism with prolonged mechanical ventilation in patients undergoing liver transplantation3
Ultrasound-guided radiofrequency denervation and pericapsular nerve group block for chronic hip joint pain in a patient diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy3
Total postoperative opioid dose is an independent risk factor for prolonged postoperative ileus after laparoscopic colorectal surgery: a case-control study3
Impact of ultrasound-guided rhomboid intercostal and serratus anterior plane blocks on respiratory function after modified radical mastectomy: a randomized controlled trial3
Expanding the boundaries of simulation-based training: a narrative review of in situ simulation and its role in enhancing non-technical skills3
The association between dexmedetomidine use and delirium in critically ill surgical patients: a retrospective cohort study3
Insulin augments vasodilatory response elicited by amlodipine via nitric oxide-dependent vasodilation in isolated rat aortas3
Corrosive poisoning and its implications on pediatric airways3
Impossible ventilation in a neonate after tracheoesphageal fistula repair: a lesson learned!3
Comment on "Feasibility and efficacy of erector spinae plane block versus transversus abdominis plane block in laparoscopic bariatric surgery: a randomized comparative trial"3
Erector spinae plane versus fascia iliaca block after total hip arthroplasty: a randomized clinical trial comparing analgesic effectiveness and motor block3
Evolving perspectives on blood transfusion in obstetric hemorrhage: a narrative review3
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 study3
Effect of patient decision aids on choice between sugammadex and neostigmine in surgeries under general anesthesia: a multicenter randomized controlled trial3
Suprascapular notch cross-sectional area by MRI do not yield accuracy in the diagnosis of suprascapular nerve entrapment – counter point of view3
Costoclavicular brachial plexus block for shoulder surgery: a narrative review3
The effect of equipotent dose of propofol and sevoflurane on endoplasmic reticulum stress during breast cancer surgery3
Usefulness of C-curved stylet for intubation with the C-MAC® Miller videolaryngoscope in neonates and infants: a prospective randomized controlled trial3
Opioid-based versus opioid-sparing patient-controlled analgesia using ketorolac and nefopam after total knee arthroplasty: a randomized, double-blind, non-inferiority trial3
Comparison between conventional pleth variability index (PVI) and Rainbow PVI (RPVI) in non-cardiothoracic surgery: a retrospective study3
The novel use of biplane imaging for ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia3
Post-anesthesia care unit delirium in children with moyamoya disease undergoing indirect revascularization: incidence and risk factors3
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&q3
Dexmedetomidine alleviates CoCl2-induced hypoxic cellular damage in INS-1 cells by regulating autophagy3
Determination of the 95% effective dose of remimazolam to achieve loss of consciousness during anesthesia induction in different age groups2
Transcatheter ventilation with a modified Rapid-O2 oxygen insufflation device2
Comparing the safety and efficacy of remimazolam-based total intravenous anesthesia versus volatile agent-based anesthesia: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials2
Comparison of preemptive and preventive intravenous acetaminophen on opioid consumption in pediatrics undergoing posterior spinal fusion surgery: a randomized controlled trial2
An adjustment of fraction of inspired oxygen using the oxygen reserve index during one-lung ventilation in pediatric patients: a prospective, randomized controlled trial2
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
Anatomical study of the adductor canal: three-dimensional micro-computed tomography, histological, and immunofluorescence findings relevant to neural blockade2
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 study2
Epidemiologic Study of Epidural Analgesia for Lung Cancer Surgery from 2011 to 2018 in South Korea: A National Health Insurance Database Cohort Study2
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 anesthesia2
Comparison of high-flow nasal oxygenation and standard low-flow nasal oxygenation during rigid bronchoscopy: a randomized controlled trial2
A comprehensive analysis of propofol abuse, addiction and neuropharmacological aspects: an updated review2
Diagnosis of flexor hallucis longus tenosynovitis using the cross-sectional area of the flexor hallucis longus tendon2
Key insights and challeneges in noninferiority trials2
From evidence-based medicine to patient-centered care2
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
Obstructive fibrinous pseudomembrane tracheitis after double-lumen tube intubation -a case report-2
Role of carotid corrected flow time and peak velocity variation in predicting fluid responsiveness: a systematic review and meta-analysis2
Analgesic efficacy of the external oblique intercostal fascial plane block on postoperative acute pain in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: a randomized controlled trial2
Human placental mesenchymal stem cell for the treatment of lung injury2
The emerging role of fluoroscopy-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation in lumbar facet joint pain management2
The incidences of nausea and vomiting after general anesthesia with remimazolam versus sevoflurane: a prospective randomized controlled trial2
Ramped versus sniffing position for Ambu® AuraGainTM insertion in patients with obesity: a randomized controlled study2
Effect of low-dose volatile anesthetics on intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring during anesthesia with remimazolam2
Pediatric sedation and monitored anesthesia care: from chloral hydrate to remimazolam2
Ultrasound-guided trans-incisional quadratus lumborum block versus ultrasound-guided caudal analgesia in pediatric open renal surgery: a randomized trial2
Comparison of fiberoptic bronchoscopic intubation using silicone and polyvinyl chloride double-lumen tubes2
Recto-intercostal fascial plane block for upper abdominal analgesia: the ultimate solution?2
Ultrasound-guided lumbar erector spinae plane block versus caudal block for postoperative analgesia in pediatric hip and proximal femur surgery: a randomized controlled study2
Ramped versus sniffing position in the videolaryngoscopy-guided tracheal intubation of morbidly obese patients: a prospective randomized study2
Nerve block for controlling posterior hip pain during hip surgery: clinical needs and evidence gaps2
Analysis and development of risk prediction models for chronic opioid use after surgery: a cohort study using the nationwide database2
Comment on "Psychogenic coma after general anesthesia with remimazolam and remifentanil -a case report-"2
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