Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

Aims & Scope

This journal publishes outstanding original articles in general thoracic and cardiovascular surgery and related fields.

In addition to members of the Korean Society of Thoracic and cardiovascular Surgery, any researcher throughout the world can submit a manuscript if the scope of the manuscript is appropriate.

Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)

Subjects & Keywords

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

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Plagiarism url
• Preservation url
• Apc url
• License

Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

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.

• Study on Genipin: A New Alternative Natural Crosslinking Agent for Fixing Heterograft Tissue

  Citation: 113

  Authors: Jae Suk, Yong Jin, Soo Hwan, Seung Hwa

• Efficacy and Safety of Dexmedetomidine for Postoperative Delirium in Adult Cardiac Surgery on Cardiopulmonary Bypass

  Citation: 63

  Authors: Jae Bum, Seung Ho, Hyun Keun, Jun Seok, Song Am, Je Kyoun

• The Frozen Elephant Trunk Technique: European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery Position and Bologna Experience

  Citation: 48

  Authors: Luca Di, Antonio, Alessandro, Giacomo, Roberto Di, Davide

• Clinical Features of Deep Neck Infections and Predisposing Factors for Mediastinal Extension

  Citation: 45

  Authors: Shin Kwang, Seokkee, Hyun Kong, Min-Woong, Myung Hoon, Jae Hyeon, Bon Seok, Seung Pyung

• Changes of the Structural and Biomechanical Properties of the Bovine Pericardium after the Removal of α-Gal Epitopes by Decellularization and α-Galactosidase Treatment

  Citation: 40

  Authors: Jinhae, Sun-Young, Si-Chan, Hong-Gook, Seong-sik, Soo-Hwan, Yong Jin

• Upper Limb Ischemia: Clinical Experiences of Acute and Chronic Upper Limb Ischemia in a Single Center

  Citation: 37

  Authors: Miju, Sung Woon, Chung Won, Jinseok, Seunghwan, Sang-pil

• Evaluation of Complications after Surgical Treatment of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

  Citation: 36

  Authors: Mohammad Ali, Ali Gharibi, Yalda

• Rib Fractures: To Fix or Not to Fix? An Evidence-Based Algorithm

  Citation: 33

  Authors: Michael, M. W. de, Mark van, Luke

• Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) Lobectomy for Pathologic Stage I Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Comparative Study with Thoracotomy Lobectomy

  Citation: 32

  Authors: Joon Suk, Kwhanmien, Min Suk, Sung Wook, Woo-sik

• Comparison of Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation with Conventional Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: Is Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Beneficial?

  Citation: 31

  Authors: Seung-Hun, Jae-Seung, Kwang-Hyung, Hee-Jung, Ho-Sung, Kyung