International Journal of Colorectal Disease

Aims & Scope

The International Journal of Colorectal Disease, Clinical and Molecular Gastroenterology and Surgery aims to publish novel and state-of-the-art papers which deal with the physiology and pathophysiology of diseases involving the entire gastrointestinal tract.

In addition to original research articles, the following categories will be included: reviews (usually commissioned but may also be submitted), case reports, letters to the editor, and protocols on clinical studies.

The journal offers its readers an interdisciplinary forum for clinical science and molecular research related to gastrointestinal disease.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.3
2024	2.50

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.959

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	103

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	5186

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	2265

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Medline

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Pathological features of rectal cancer after preoperative radiochemotherapy

  Citation: 1118

  Authors: O., L., A.

• Evaluation of an inflammation-based prognostic score (GPS) in patients undergoing resection for colon and rectal cancer

  Citation: 402

  Authors: Donald C., Joseph E. M., Khalid, Wilson J., Colin S.

• Single port access laparoscopic right hemicolectomy

  Citation: 381

  Authors: Pascal, François, Philippe

• Surgeons lack predictive accuracy for anastomotic leakage in gastrointestinal surgery

  Citation: 373

  Authors: A., N. J., C. J., T., P. C., G. M.

• Patient characteristics and symptoms in chronic pilonidal sinus disease

  Citation: 357

  Authors: K., E., I., J. A.

• Risk factors in childbirth causing damage to the pelvic floor innervation

  Citation: 341

  Authors: S. J., M., M. M., M.

• Incidence, consequences, and risk factors for anastomotic dehiscence after colorectal surgery: a prospective monocentric study

  Citation: 335

  Authors: Nicolas C., Pascal, Michelle, Pascal, Béatrice, Philippe

• The morbidity surrounding reversal of defunctioning ileostomies: a systematic review of 48 studies including 6,107 cases

  Citation: 327

  Authors: Andre, Henry S., Paraskevas, Santhini, Emmanouil, Sanjay

• The prevalence of hemorrhoids in adults

  Citation: 325

  Authors: Stefan, Friedrich Anton, Katrin, Thomas, Martina, Gottfried, Anton

• An assessment of inflammation in the reservoir after restorative proctocolectomy with ileoanal ileal reservoir

  Citation: 297

  Authors: R. L., N. A., R. J.

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