PubMed + PMCOpen access
JPRAS Open
Strong reconstructive/plastic surgery fit and broad full-length article remit.
JIF 1.8Decision n/r
Journals for case reports
5 launch-database journals currently track this manuscript type. Confirm the current article category and author instructions before submission.
MEDLINE + PubMedHybrid
The American Surgeon
Broad general-surgery and trauma readership with MEDLINE indexing.
JIF 1Decision n/r
PubMed + PMCOpen access
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open
Excellent specialty visibility for reconstructive work; likely more selective than several alternatives.
JIF 1.9Decision n/r
MEDLINE + PubMed + PMCOpen access
Chinese Journal of Traumatology
Direct trauma scope including chest injuries, techniques and reviews; MEDLINE indexed.
JIF 1.94 days
PubMed + PMCOpen access
Annals of Medicine & Surgery
Broad PubMed-indexed surgical fallback with trainee-friendly positioning.
JIF 1.6Decision n/r