The World Journal of Emergency Surgery is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing the field of emergency surgery and trauma care. It serves as a platform for disseminating high-quality research, innovative techniques, and best practices to improve patient outcomes in acute surgical settings. Encompassing a wide array of topics, the journal delves into the management of traumatic injuries, surgical critical care, and non-traumatic surgical emergencies like appendicitis, bowel obstruction, and perforations.
The journal welcomes submissions from surgeons, emergency medicine physicians, critical care specialists, and researchers worldwide. Key areas covered include surgical techniques, patient safety, resource management, and the ethical considerations inherent in emergency surgical practice. It is indexed in PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, ensuring broad visibility and accessibility for its published content, aiding practitioners in making informed decisions during time-sensitive situations.
By fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange among healthcare professionals, the World Journal of Emergency Surgery strives to enhance the delivery of timely and effective surgical interventions. Submission guidelines and article archives are available on the journal's website, inviting contributions that will shape the future of emergency surgical care.