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	119
Enhancing postoperative recovery with multimodal prehabilitation: the journey begins before surgery	61
Intraoperative pediatric electroencephalography monitoring: an updated review	55
The effect of perioperative ketamine and esketamine administration on postoperative nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing general anesthesia: a systematic review and meta-analysis	52
Therapeutic hypothermia for acute myocardial infarction: a narrative review of evidence from animal and clinical studies	43
Do fascial plane blocks improve respiratory function after breast surgery?	37
Perioperative metformin use in noncardiac surgery: moving beyond precautionary discontinuation	35
Suprascapular notch cross-sectional area by MRI do not yield accuracy in the diagnosis of suprascapular nerve entrapment – counter point of view	34
Prognostic value of left ventricular apical four-chamber longitudinal strain after heart valve surgery in real-world practice	33
Intraoperative tourniquet-induced hyperthermia in a pediatric patient: a forgotten association -a case report-	32
Sex-specific associations of preoperative serum uric acid levels with mortality and morbidity in non-cardiac surgeries: a single-center retrospective study	31
Response to letter	30
Current evidence of ultrasound guided fascial plane blocks for cardiac surgery: a narrative literature review	29
The golden era of videolaryngoscopy: costs we should consider	29
Effect of remimazolam on intraoperative hemodynamic stability in patients undergoing cerebrovascular bypass surgery: a prospective randomized controlled trial	27
Use of human patient simulator for apnea studies: a preliminary in vitro trial	25
Anesthesia for ovarian teratoma resection using remimazolam and remifentanil in a patient with anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis: two case reports	23
Neuroprotective effect of erythropoietin on anesthesia-induced neurotoxicity through the modulation of autophagy in Caenorhabditis elegans	23
Predictors and indicators	22
Remimazolam: another option for induction of general anesthesia?	22
Accuracy of suprascapular notch cross-sectional area by MRI in the diagnosis of suprascapular nerve entrapment syndrome – a retrospective pilot study	22
Three-dimensional pelvis computed tomography-assisted Taylor approach for spinal anesthesia in hip arthroplasty: a retrospective study	21
Intraoperative hypotension during liver transplantation is associated with long-term mortality	20
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	20
Perioperative cardiovascular assessment for noncardiac surgery in elderly patients	20

How to prevent opioid abuse and addiction	19
Efficacy of light-transmitting eye shields for wound dressing in preventing pediatric emergence agitation following bilateral strabismus surgeries: a randomized clinical trial	17
Microvascular reactivity as a predictor of major adverse events in patients with on-pump cardiac surgery	17
Association between inflammation-based prognostic markers and mortality of non-cardiac surgery	16
A simple sonographic approach to thoracic transforaminal epidural injections for zoster-associated pain involving multiple nerves: an exploratory prospective cohort study	15
Effects of a virtual reality digital twin of the operating theatre on anxiety in pediatric surgery patients: a randomized controlled trial	15
The novel Obturator Fascia Compartment block: a technical report	15
Hypotension prediction index in the prediction of better outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis	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	14
Effective concentration of remifentanil for successful i-gel insertion during remimazolam induction	14
Preoperative dexmedetomidine and intraoperative bradycardia in laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a meta-analysis with trial sequential analysis	13
Journal metrics, document network, and conceptual and social structures of the Korean Journal of Anesthesiology from 2017 to July 2022: a bibliometric study	13
Pectoral nerve blocks for transvenous subpectoral pacemaker insertion in children: a randomized controlled study	13
Updated evidence for optimal anesthesia following laparoscopic cholecystectomies	13
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	13
A rare subclavian artery aneurysm potentially misidentified as the internal jugular vein in ultrasound-guided central venous catheterization -a case report-	12
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
High-flow nasal oxygenation: a transformative tool in airway management	12
Preemptive visceral analgesic effect of thoracic paravertebral block on postoperative opioid consumption in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a prospective, randomized, assessor-blind	11
Effect of ultrafiltration on whole blood coagulation profile during cardiopulmonary bypass in cardiac surgery: a retrospective analysis	11
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"	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	10
Heterogeneity in meta-analysis: a path toward more meaningful clinical evidence	10
Efficacy of pectoral nerve II block for flap dissection-related pain following robot-assisted transaxillary thyroidectomy: a prospective, randomized controlled 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
Patient-controlled analgesia in transition: opioid-sparing strategies and the emergence of mechanism-based alternatives	10
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	9
Response to "Comment on Single-shot regional anesthesia for laparoscopic cholecystectomies: a systematic review and network meta-analysis"	9
Clinical applications and potential use of the oxygen reserve index during the perioperative period	9
The impact of preoperative coronavirus disease 19 infection on early postoperative mortality during the vaccination era: a nationwide retrospective cohort study	9
Cardiac arrest due to coronary vasospasm after sugammadex administration -a case report-	9
Human placental mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes carrying hsa-let-7i-5p mitigate lung injury in a murine model of aspiration pneumonia	9
Investigating the impact of hyperbilirubinemia on cognitive dysfunction in adult zebrafish: an in vivo model	9
Accuracy of ultrasound-measured skin-to-hyoid bone distance for predicting difficult mask ventilation in patients with obesity: a prospective observational study	9
Comparison of dexmedetomidine and opioids as local anesthetic adjuvants in patient controlled epidural analgesia: a meta-analysis	9
Single-shot regional anesthesia for laparoscopic cholecystectomies: a systematic review and network meta-analysis	9
Effect of magnesium sulfate on oxygenation and lung mechanics in morbidly obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery: a prospective double-blind randomized clinical trial	9
Propofol-based intravenous anesthesia is associated with improved survival outcomes after major cancer surgery: a nationwide cohort study in South Korea	8
How to choose cut-off points: statistical and clinical perspectives	8
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
Hemidiaphragmatic paralysis after costoclavicular approach versus other brachial plexus blocks in upper limb surgery: 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
Intrathecal dexmedetomidine attenuates mechanical allodynia through the downregulation of brain-derived neurotrophic factor in a mild traumatic brain injury rat model	8
Role of frailty in predicting postoperative pulmonary complications in older patients undergoing major abdominal surgery: a retrospective cohort study	8
Cadaveric investigation of the spread of the thoracoabdominal nerve block using the perichondral and modified perichondral approaches	8
Revisiting anesthesia-induced preconditioning for neuroprotection in the aging brain: a narrative review	8
Alternatives to the P value: connotations of significance	8
Mortality and factors associated with acute exacerbation after non-cardiac surgery in patients with interstitial pneumonia: a retrospective study	8
Reconsidering postoperative basal infusion for opioid-sparing analgesia after total knee arthroplasty	7

Predicting optimal endotracheal tube size and depth in pediatric patients using demographic data and machine learning techniques	7
The state of anesthesia in South Korea: a national survey of the status of anesthetic service activity in 2014-2016	7
Erector Spinae Plane Block in Children: a Narrative Review	7
From flow chart to 3 × 3 matrix: visualizing anesthetic depth and hemodynamics as a complement to Lee, Egan, and Johnson’s framework	7
Quality of recovery in hospital and disability-free survival at three months after major abdominal surgery	7
Effects of early postoperative neurocognitive disorders on clinically relevant outcomes: a meta-analysis	7
Risk factors for chloral hydrate sedation failure in pediatric patients: a retrospective analysis	7
Linear mixed-effects models for analysis of longitudinal repeated measures: a conceptual framework for clinical researchers	7
Laparotomy and burst suppression-inducing sevoflurane induce subtle long-term changes in anxiety and social behavior in late postnatal mice	7
Analysis of interaction effect between within- and between-subject factors in repeated measures analysis of variance for longitudinal data	7
Postoperative nausea and vomiting in spinal anesthesia	6
Impact of ERAS implementation on the quality of recovery following robotic laparoscopic gynecological surgery: a randomized controlled trial	6
Perioperative management of patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices	6
The effect of ultrasound-guided bilateral thoracic retrolaminar block on analgesia after pediatric open cardiac surgery: a randomized controlled double-blind study	6
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
Association between preoperative carbohydrate loading and intraoperative glucose levels in patients undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy: a single-center retrospective study	6
Learning curve of fiberoptic bronchoscope-guided tracheal intubation through supraglottic airway device for pediatric airway management: a manikin study	6
Remimazolam – current knowledge on a new intravenous benzodiazepine anesthetic agent	6
A modified hip pericapsular nerve block on postoperative pain and functional outcome after total hip arthroplasty: a prospective, double-blind, randomized controlled study	6
A new treatment option for chronic refractory coccygodynia: ultrasound-guided sacral erector spinae plane block	6
Association between non-anemic iron deficiency and outcomes following off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery: a retrospective analysis	5
Postoperative neurocognitive disorders in ambulatory surgery: a narrative review	5
Tranexamic acid - a promising hemostatic agent with limitations: a narrative review	5
Influence of psychological factors on the benefit from interpectoral and pectoserratus plane block for recovery after partial mastectomy: a randomized controlled trial	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
Programmed intermittent epidural bolus: a viable alternative to traditional methods?	5
Retrospective analysis of the incidence and predictors of postoperative nausea and vomiting after orthopedic surgery under spinal anesthesia	5
Kill two birds with one stone: selective trunk block (SeTB) with single skin penetration	5
Lipid emulsion as a vehicle for propofol	5
Comment on "Single-shot regional anesthesia for laparoscopic cholecystectomies: a systematic review and network meta-analysis"	5
Inhalational versus total intravenous anesthesia in noncardiac surgery: a comparative review of clinical outcomes	5
Assessment of fluid infusion rate using a pulse oximeter: a pilot study	5
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
Comparison between the automated TEG®6s and viscoelastic analyzer Haema T4	5
Lipophilicity of drugs, including local anesthetics, and its association with lipid emulsion resuscitation	5
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
Controlled hypotension under rapid ventricular pacing technique in patients with cerebral arteriovenous malformation -a case report-	5
Key strategies in trauma anesthesia for severe hemorrhage: a narrative review	4
An update on the role of multimodal analgesia in perioperative pain management	4
Catatonia associated with prolonged stupor after general anesthesia in a patient with multiple neuropsychiatric disorders -a case report-	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
Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: comparison of subarachnoid analgesia, erector spine plane block, and intravenous analgesia for postoperative pain management	4
Pediatric perioperative fluid management	4
Current evidence on the use of sugammadex for neuromuscular blockade antagonism during electroconvulsive therapy: a narrative review	4
Ultrasound mapping of soft tissue vascular anatomy proximal to the larynx: a prospective cohort study	4
A discussion of anesthesiologically relevant aspects of Klinefelter syndrome -a case report-	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
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
Perioperative analgesia research in pediatric open-heart surgery: the devil is in the details	4
Age-dependent frontal EEG changes under remimazolam: reconsidering EEG monitoring interpretation	4
Comparison of remimazolam and desflurane in emergence agitation after general anesthesia for nasal surgery: a prospective randomized controlled study	4
Serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block: novel block for minimal invasive cardiac surgery -A report of three cases-	4
Fatal multiorgan dysfunction following repeated iodinated radiocontrast injection in a patient receiving low-dose oral methotrexate -a case report-	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
Interpreting relative risks and odds ratios after propensity score matching: practical guidance for clinical research	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
Suprascapular notch cross-sectional area by MRI do not yield accuracy in the diagnosis of suprascapular nerve entrapment – counter point of view	3
Comparison of preemptive and preventive intravenous acetaminophen on opioid consumption in pediatrics undergoing posterior spinal fusion surgery: a randomized controlled trial	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
Effect of patient decision aids on choice between sugammadex and neostigmine in surgeries under general anesthesia: a multicenter randomized controlled trial	3
Evolving perspectives on blood transfusion in obstetric hemorrhage: a narrative review	3
Corrosive poisoning and its implications on pediatric airways	3
Usefulness of C-curved stylet for intubation with the C-MAC® Miller videolaryngoscope in neonates and infants: a prospective randomized controlled trial	3
The effect of equipotent dose of propofol and sevoflurane on endoplasmic reticulum stress during breast cancer surgery	3
Comparison between conventional pleth variability index (PVI) and Rainbow PVI (RPVI) in non-cardiothoracic surgery: a retrospective study	3
Key insights and challeneges in noninferiority trials	3
Impact of ultrasound-guided rhomboid intercostal and serratus anterior plane blocks on respiratory function after modified radical mastectomy: a randomized controlled 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
Erector spinae plane versus fascia iliaca block after total hip arthroplasty: a randomized clinical trial comparing analgesic effectiveness and motor block	3
Insulin augments vasodilatory response elicited by amlodipine via nitric oxide-dependent vasodilation in isolated rat aortas	3
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
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
Refining Mediation Analysis of Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury: Insights into Comorbidity Assessment and Intraoperative Hypotension	3
Expanding the boundaries of simulation-based training: a narrative review of in situ simulation and its role in enhancing non-technical skills	3
Dexmedetomidine alleviates CoCl2-induced hypoxic cellular damage in INS-1 cells by regulating autophagy	3
Post-anesthesia care unit delirium in children with moyamoya disease undergoing indirect revascularization: incidence and risk factors	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

Costoclavicular brachial plexus block for shoulder surgery: a narrative review	3
Three-dimensional pelvis computed tomography-assisted Taylor approach for spinal anesthesia in hip arthroplasty: a retrospective study	3
Ultrasound-guided radiofrequency denervation and pericapsular nerve group block for chronic hip joint pain in a patient diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy	3
From evidence-based medicine to patient-centered care	2
Total postoperative opioid dose is an independent risk factor for prolonged postoperative ileus after laparoscopic colorectal surgery: a case-control study	2
The emerging role of fluoroscopy-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation in lumbar facet joint pain management	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
Role of carotid corrected flow time and peak velocity variation in predicting fluid responsiveness: a systematic review and meta-analysis	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
Comment on "Psychogenic coma after general anesthesia with remimazolam and remifentanil -a case report-"	2
Anatomical study of the adductor canal: three-dimensional micro-computed tomography, histological, and immunofluorescence findings relevant to neural blockade	2
Human placental mesenchymal stem cell for the treatment of lung injury	2
Comparison of fiberoptic bronchoscopic intubation using silicone and polyvinyl chloride double-lumen tubes	2
Transcatheter ventilation with a modified Rapid-O2 oxygen insufflation device	2
An adjustment of fraction of inspired oxygen using the oxygen reserve index during one-lung ventilation in pediatric patients: a prospective, randomized controlled trial	2
The association between dexmedetomidine use and delirium in critically ill surgical patients: a retrospective cohort study	2
Effect of low-dose volatile anesthetics on intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring during anesthesia with remimazolam	2
The novel use of biplane imaging for ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia	2
Analgesic efficacy of the external oblique intercostal fascial plane block on postoperative acute pain in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: a randomized controlled trial	2
A comprehensive analysis of propofol abuse, addiction and neuropharmacological aspects: an updated review	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
Early postoperative pain and its association with complications after minimally invasive colorectal cancer surgery: a retrospective cohort study of a multicenter database	2
Analysis and development of risk prediction models for chronic opioid use after surgery: a cohort study using the nationwide database	2
The incidences of nausea and vomiting after general anesthesia with remimazolam versus sevoflurane: a prospective randomized controlled trial	2
Determination of the 95% effective dose of remimazolam to achieve loss of consciousness during anesthesia induction in different age groups	2
Diagnosis of flexor hallucis longus tenosynovitis using the cross-sectional area of the flexor hallucis longus tendon	2
Pediatric sedation and monitored anesthesia care: from chloral hydrate to remimazolam	2
Ultrasound-guided trans-incisional quadratus lumborum block versus ultrasound-guided caudal analgesia in pediatric open renal surgery: a randomized trial	2
Ramped versus sniffing position in the videolaryngoscopy-guided tracheal intubation of morbidly obese patients: a prospective randomized study	2
Epidemiologic Study of Epidural Analgesia for Lung Cancer Surgery from 2011 to 2018 in South Korea: A National Health Insurance Database Cohort Study	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
Success rate and block characteristics of L5-S1 spinal anesthesia with hypobaric bupivacaine in total hip and knee arthroplasty	2
Recto-intercostal fascial plane block for upper abdominal analgesia: the ultimate solution?	2
Smoother emergence after craniotomy: regional airway blockade as an alternative	2
Comparison of high-flow nasal oxygenation and standard low-flow nasal oxygenation during rigid bronchoscopy: a 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
Ramped versus sniffing position for Ambu® AuraGainTM insertion in patients with obesity: a randomized controlled study	2
Comparing the safety and efficacy of remimazolam-based total intravenous anesthesia versus volatile agent-based anesthesia: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	2