Current Trends in Retraction of Plastic Surgery and Reconstruction Research

Various studies regarding retractions of publications have determined the rate of retraction has increased in recent years. Although this trend may apply to any field, there is a paucity of literature exploring the publication of erroneous studies within plastic and reconstructive surgery. The present study aims to identify trends in frequency and reasons for retraction of plastic and reconstructive surgery studies, with analysis of subspecialty and journals.

Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery - April 24, 2024 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Ankit Punreddy, Paul G. Guirguis, Mark Youssef, Mina Botros Tags: Correspondence and Communications Source Type: research