Impact Factor
2.85
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
1.40
380 total citations
h5-index
21
h5 depth signal
Cited share
57.1%
156 of 273
Total citations
380
Citation footprint
Metric signal
1.55
External metric anchor
Self-citation
12.1%
46 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United States
398
Japan
216
China
178
Italy
141
Switzerland
99
Citing Fields of Research
Cosmetic Surgery
1,009
Abdominal Surgery
379
Wounds & Ulcers
194
Nervous System Disorders
146
Oncology
143
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
5,149
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
273
156 cited publications
Last 12 months
181
15.1 publications/month
Open access share
22.1%
40 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United States
398 citing publications
Leading citing field
Cosmetic Surgery
1,009 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
20 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v4n1, 1983-
v4n1, 1983-
Active Coverage
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Cosmetic Surgery
Broad Categories
General Surgery
Cosmetic Surgery
MeSH Descriptors
Microsurgery
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1002/micr.70296
Open DOI
Patient and Disease Factors Linked to Intraoperative Findings in Lymphaticovenous Anastomosis Surgery for Lymphedema: An International Multicenter Study
Background: Lymphaticovenous anastomosis (LVA) is an established microsurgical treatment for lymphedema, but predictors of intraoperative vessel characteristics and immediate anastomosis patency remain unclear. This study investigated as...
02
DOI 10.1002/micr.70310
Open DOI
Activated Clotting Time‐Guided Systemic Heparinization as One Component of a Stepwise Salvage Algorithm for Inadequate Internal Mammary Artery Flow in Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction
Background: The internal mammary vessels are commonly used as recipient vessels for free flap breast reconstruction. However, inadequate arterial flow may be encountered intraoperatively. This hypothesis‐generating study evaluated the sa...
03
DOI 10.1002/micr.70307
Open DOI
Predictors of Complications and the Role of Early Revision in Reverse‐Flow Posterior Interosseous Artery Flaps: A Multivariable Analysis of 110 Cases
Background: The pedicled reverse‐flow posterior interosseous artery (PIA) flap is a reliable option for soft‐tissue reconstruction of the hand and wrist. However, the predictors of complications and the impact of early revision surgery h...
04
DOI 10.1002/micr.70306
Open DOI
Free Innervated Gracilis Muscular Flap for Functional Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Following Desmoid Tumor Resection: A Case Report and Literature Review
Desmoid tumors (DTs) are rare, benign, locally aggressive myofibroblastic neoplasms. Complete resection with negative margins remains the standard treatment despite their lack of metastatic potential. As DT commonly involve the anterior ...
05
DOI 10.1002/micr.70305
Open DOI
Scratch Collapse Test and Patient‐Reported Outcomes After Lower Extremity Nerve Decompression Surgery
Introduction: Entrapment neuropathies of the lower extremity are uncommon, frequently misdiagnosed or diagnosed late, and have no well‐established diagnostic protocol. The scratch collapse test (SCT) has been described for carpal and cub...
06
DOI 10.1002/micr.70301
Open DOI
Frailty as a Predictor of Outcomes After Fibula Free Flap for Head and Neck Reconstruction: A Multi‐Institutional Analysis Using the mFI ‐5
Background: Chronological age inadequately reflects physiologic vulnerability in older adults undergoing complex reconstruction. Frailty, quantified by the 5‐item Modified Frailty Index (mFI‐5), may better stratify perioperative risk in ...
07
DOI 10.1002/micr.70298
Open DOI
Evaluating the Impact of Therapeutic Anticoagulation Management in Head and Neck Free Tissue Transfer: A Retrospective Study of 126 Cases
Objective: Existing literature on anticoagulation in head and neck free flap reconstruction largely focuses on postoperative thromboprophylaxis. Less is known about preoperative therapeutic anticoagulation, including how perioperative an...
08
DOI 10.1002/micr.70295
Open DOI
Prophylactic Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction for the Prevention of Secondary Lymphedema: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Comparative Studies
Background: Secondary lymphedema remains a frequent and debilitating complication of axillary and inguinal lymph node dissection within oncological settings. Prophylactic lymphovenous shunting (LVS) delivered as immediate lymphatic recon...
09
DOI 10.1002/micr.70243
Open DOI
Issue Information
10
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Title from cover.
Print issues ceased with v. 34, no. 8 (2014).
None published for 1997.
Also issued online.
Formed by the union of: Journal of microsurgery, and: International journal of microsurgery.
(1989)19890816 Notice published Printed on acid-free paper