Impact Factor
2.99
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
1.67
463 total citations
h5-index
29
h5 depth signal
Cited share
54.9%
156 of 284
Total citations
463
Citation footprint
Metric signal
1.68
External metric anchor
Self-citation
6.0%
28 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United States
743
China
262
Spain
46
Turkey
45
United Kingdom
43
Citing Fields of Research
Antibiotic & Antibacterial Agents
858
Abdominal Surgery
341
Wounds & Ulcers
122
Digestive Disorders
110
Bacteriology
92
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
2,833
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
284
156 cited publications
Last 12 months
139
11.6 publications/month
Open access share
5.8%
8 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United States
743 citing publications
Leading citing field
Antibiotic & Antibacterial Agents
858 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
7 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v1n1, spring 2000-
v1n1, spring 2000-
Active Coverage
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Antibiotic & Antibacterial Agents
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
Surgical Infection Society (U.S.)
Contributor
Surgical Infection Society--Europe
Broad Categories
Bacteriology
General Surgery
Antibiotic & Antibacterial Agents
MeSH Descriptors
Infection Control
Surgical Wound Infection
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1177/10962964261493845
Open DOI
Beyond the p-Value: Has Statistical Reporting Evolved in Surgical Infections?
Background: Appropriate statistical methodology and transparent reporting are essential for the validity and reproducibility of research. Despite landmark guidance from the American Statistical Association (ASA), inadequate statistical r...
02
DOI 10.1177/10962964261493899
Open DOI
Documented Penicillin Allergy Is Associated with Increased Post-Operative Complications Following Lower Extremity Fracture Fixation
Introduction: Penicillin allergy is a risk factor for infection in an elective orthopedic surgical procedure, but this has not been studied in orthopedic trauma. We hypothesize there will be an increase in deep surgical site infections i...
03
DOI 10.1177/10962964261490199
Open DOI
Letter: Rectovaginal Fistula Due to Cytomegalovirus Proctitis in an Immunocompetent Elderly Patient
04
DOI 10.1177/10962964261490213
Open DOI
Letter: Intraoperative Antimicrobial Redosing Compliance: An Overlooked Surgical Site Infection Prevention Metric
05
DOI 10.1177/10962964261490212
Open DOI
Letter: Syphilis Granulomatous Hepatitis
06
DOI 10.1177/10962964261490203
Open DOI
A Silent Killer in an Unlikely Place: Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Breast
Background:: Primary necrotizing fasciitis (NF) of the breast is a rare, life-threatening soft tissue infection that is frequently misdiagnosed due to its non-specific early presentation and uncommon anatomical location. Objective:: We r...
07
DOI 10.1177/10962964261488660
Open DOI
Preventing Surgical Site Infections: Ethical and Operational Imperatives for the Global Health Agenda
Background:: Surgical site infections (SSIs) remain a major cause of morbidity, mortality, and inequity worldwide. Many SSIs are preventable and represent an important indicator of surgical quality and patient safety. Methods:: Evidence ...
08
DOI 10.1177/10962964261485011
Open DOI
Extended Antibiotic Prophylaxis Is Not Associated with Improved Outcomes after Traumatic Neck Aerodigestive Repair
Background: Extended post antibiotics do not reduce infectious complications after traumatic facial injuries or elective clean-contaminated head and neck operation. However, the optimal duration of antibiotic prophylaxis following operat...
09
DOI 10.1177/10962964261485012
Open DOI
Letter: Recurrent Breast Abscess Caused by Facklamia hominis Requiring Definitive Surgical Excision
10
DOI 10.1177/10962964261484813
Open DOI
Antibiotic Versus Saline Irrigation During Open Appendectomy: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Trial Sequential Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Background: Surgical site infection (SSI) is a common complication after open appendectomy. The effectiveness of intra-operative antibiotic irrigation compared with saline irrigation remains uncertain. To evaluate the efficacy and safety...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Title from cover.
Alsoissued online.
Official journal of Surgical Infection Society and Surgical Infection Society--Europe.
Companion to: Surgical infections case reports.
Complemented by (work): Surgical infections case reports 2469-4037 (DLC) 2015203875 (OCoLC) 928963337 (DNLM)101699331.
v.1, no. 1 (2000)20030121 Notice published Printed on acid-free paper that meets the full ANSI standard for Permanent Paper