Korean Journal of Anesthesiology

Inhalational versus total intravenous anesthesia in noncardiac surgery: a comparative review of clinical outcomes: Ah Ran Oh, Jungchan Park; Received July 23, 2025 Accepted November 17, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.25634 [Epub ahead of print]; PDF

Association of Preoperative Metformin Use with Postoperative Mortality and Morbidity in Type 2 Diabetes Patients Undergoing Noncardiac Surgery: A Retrospective Cohort Study: Ah Ran Oh, Jungchan Park, Suhyun Lee, Chung Su Kim; Received February 18, 2025 Accepted October 19, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.25132 [Epub ahead of print]; PDF

Comparison of the analgesic efficacy between the ultrasound-guided continuous costoclavicular brachial plexus block and ultrasound-guided continuous interscalene brachial plexus block: a randomized controlled non-inferiority trial: Taotao Xing, Lan Ge, Da Zhong, Shuo Chen, Yongjie Li, Hongjin Ni, Yiqi Fang, Yantian Lv, HuaJie Mao, Lina Yu; Received June 21, 2025 Accepted September 24, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.25511 [Epub ahead of print]; PDF

Three-dimensional bioprinting in drug delivery: a broad-spectrum review: Dongju Kim, Seunguk Bang; Received June 10, 2025 Accepted September 15, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.25473 [Epub ahead of print]; PDF

Analysis and development of risk prediction models for chronic opioid use after surgery: a cohort study using the nationwide database: Jonghae Kim, Hyun-Lim Yang, Eugene Kim, Hyung-Chul Lee, Hyun-Kyu Yoon, Yun Jin Kim, Kyu-Nam Kim, Ji-Yoon Kim, Jeong Min Sung, Tagkeun Lee; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2025;78(5):429-442. Published online August 28, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.24831; Full text PubReader ePub PDF Supplementary Material

Rectus sheath block provides superior analgesia over quadratus lumborum block in single-port total laparoscopic hysterectomy: a prospective, randomized trial: Dongju Kim, Seunguk Bang, Jihyun Chung, Hyun-jung Shin, Eunwon Lee; Received March 5, 2025 Accepted July 25, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.25174 [Epub ahead of print]; PDF

Costoclavicular brachial plexus block for shoulder surgery: a narrative review: Samita Pirotesak, Nazanin Fallah, Reef Alruqaie, Karoll Rodelo, Juan Francisco Asenjo, Julián Aliste; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2025;78(6):513-523. Published online August 4, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.25422; Full text PubReader ePub PDF

Role of frailty in predicting postoperative pulmonary complications in older patients undergoing major abdominal surgery: a retrospective cohort study: Chun-Qing Li, Jia-Hui Ma, Zhen-Zhen Liu, Jun Li; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2025;78(6):547-559. Published online July 18, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.24933; Full text PubReader ePub PDF Supplementary Material

Association between preoperative hyperglycemia and adverse cardiac events after non-cardiac surgery: a multicenter cohort study: Byungjin Choi, Ah Ran Oh, Jungchan Park, Kwangmo Yang, Dong Yun Lee, Bumhee Park, Rae Woong Park; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2025;78(6):535-546. Published online July 8, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.24854; Full text PubReader PDF Supplementary Material

Impact of ultrasound-guided rhomboid intercostal and serratus anterior plane blocks on respiratory function after modified radical mastectomy: a randomized controlled trial: Gizem Akgün, Başak Altıparmak, Ahmet Pınarbaşı, Melike Korkmaz Toker, Sinan Pektaş, Bakiye Uğur; Received February 24, 2025 Accepted June 8, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.25150 [Epub ahead of print]; PDF

The effect of perioperative ketamine and esketamine administration on postoperative nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing general anesthesia: a systematic review and meta-analysis: Kwon Hui Seo, Shu Chung Choi, Jueun Kwak, Na Jin Kim; Received December 29, 2024 Accepted May 8, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.24930 [Epub ahead of print]
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Predicting neurological complications post clipping surgery in unruptured intracranial aneurysms using the NEURO score: a multi-center retrospective cohort study: Yeon Ju Kim, Ah Ran Oh, Soo Jeong, Jungchan Park, Min-Ju Kim, Seong-yoon Kim, Wonhyoung Park, Jae Sung Ahn, Chan-Sik Kim, Ji-Hoon Sim, Yong-Seok Park, Seungil Ha, Joung Uk Kim; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2025;78(5):443-452. Published online April 25, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.24934
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Evaluation of the efficacy of M-TAPA and EXORA block application for analgesia after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a prospective, single-blind, observational study: Korgün Ökmen, Durdu Kahraman Yıldız, Gökberk Kürşat Ülker; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2025;78(4):361-368. Published online April 15, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.24563
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Efficacy of pectoral nerve II block for flap dissection-related pain following robot-assisted transaxillary thyroidectomy: a prospective, randomized controlled trial: Min Suk Chae, Kwangsoon Kim; Received December 26, 2024 Accepted February 10, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.24914 [Epub ahead of print]; PDF

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Association between preoperative oxygen reserve index and postoperative pulmonary complications: a prospective observational study: Sangho Lee, Halin Hong, Hyojin Cho, Sang-Wook Lee, Ann Hee You, Hee Yong Kang, Sung Wook Park, Mi Kyeong Kim, Jeong-Hyun Choi; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2025;78(3):224-235. Published online February 17, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.24420
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Analgesic efficacy of the external oblique intercostal fascial plane block on postoperative acute pain in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: a randomized controlled trial: Elif Sarikaya Ozel, Cengiz Kaya, Esra Turunc, Yasemin B. Ustun, Halil Cebeci, Burhan Dost; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2025;78(2):159-170. Published online January 21, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.24569
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Modified approach to external oblique intercostal block: a proof-of-concept pilot case series and anatomical evaluation -a case series-: Takashi Fujino, Koichiro Ichimura, Hidaka Anetai, Izumi Kawagoe; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2025;78(2):171-176. Published online January 20, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.24832; Full text PubReader ePub PDF

Efficacy of light-transmitting eye shields for wound dressing in preventing pediatric emergence agitation following bilateral strabismus surgeries: a randomized clinical trial: Rui Zhang, Ting Huang, Peiting Fan, Zhubin Xie, Yanling Zhu, Xiaoliang Gan; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2025;78(4):331-340. Published online January 16, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.24603; Full text PubReader ePub PDF Supplementary Material

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Effect of remimazolam on postoperative delirium and cognitive function in adults undergoing general anesthesia or procedural sedation: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials: Ji-In Park, Hyo-Seok Na, Ji-Na Kim, Jung-Hee Ryu, Howon Jang, Hyun-Jung Shin; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2025;78(2):118-128. Published online January 3, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.24493
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Comparing the safety and efficacy of remimazolam-based total intravenous anesthesia versus volatile agent-based anesthesia: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials: Ji-In Park, Hyo-Seok Na, Keum-O Lee, Jung-Hee Ryu, Hyun-Jung Shin; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2025;78(1):48-60. Published online December 12, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.24444
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Costoclavicular block as a diaphragm-sparing nerve block for shoulder surgery: a randomized controlled trial: Youngin Lee, Seunguk Bang, Jihyun Chung, Min Suk Chae, Jungwon Shin; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2025;78(1):30-38. Published online December 10, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.24595
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Effects of opioid-sparing general anesthesia on postoperative nausea and vomiting in laparoscopic gynecological surgery: Sun Woo Nam, Sang-Hwan Do, Jung-Won Hwang, Insun Park, Insung Hwang, Hyo-Seok Na; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2024;77(6):605-613. Published online August 23, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.24336
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The effect of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs on postoperative delirium: a meta-analysis: Su Yeon Kim, Hyo-Seok Na, Jung-Hee Ryu, Hyun-Jung Shin; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2024;77(5):546-554. Published online August 6, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.24325
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Effect of perioperative intravenous ibuprofen versus acetaminophen on postoperative opioid consumption and pain after general anesthesia: a systematic review and meta-analysis with trial sequential analysis of randomized controlled trials: Sung Hye Kim, Hyun Kang, In-Jung Jun, Hye Won Park, Byung Hoon Yoo, Yun-Hee Lim, Kye-Min Kim; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2024;77(4):455-467. Published online May 7, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.24089
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Retro superior costotransverse ligament space block as an effective analgesia after laparoscopic gastrectomy -a case report-: Youngin Lee, Seunguk Bang, Jihyun Chung, Jookyoung Moon; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2024;77(4):480-483. Published online April 15, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.23870
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Postoperative neurocognitive disorders in ambulatory surgery: a narrative review: Junyong In, Brian Chen, Hansu Bae, Sakura Kinjo; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2024;77(5):493-502. Published online April 3, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.23952
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Comparison of analgesic effects between programmed intermittent epidural boluses and continuous epidural infusion after cesarean section: a randomized controlled study: Yu Jeong Bang, Heejoon Jeong, RyungA Kang, Ji-Hee Sung, Suk-Joo Choi, Soo-Young Oh, Tae Soo Hahm, Young Hee Shin, Yeon Woo Jeong, Soo Joo Choi, Justin Sangwook Ko; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2024;77(3):374-383. Published online March 14, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.23726
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Efficacy of intraoperative blood salvage and autotransfusion in living-donor liver transplantation: a retrospective cohort study: Jongchan Lee, Sujung Park, Jae Geun Lee, Sungji Choo, Bon-Nyeo Koo; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2024;77(3):345-352. Published online March 12, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.23599
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The impact of preoperative coronavirus disease 19 infection on early postoperative mortality during the vaccination era: a nationwide retrospective cohort study: Jae-Woo Ju, Taeyup Kim, Soo-Hyuk Yoon, Won Ho Kim, Ho-Jin Lee; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2024;77(2):185-194. Published online January 26, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.23761
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Machine learning model of facial expression outperforms models using analgesia nociception index and vital signs to predict postoperative pain intensity: a pilot study: Insun Park, Jae Hyon Park, Jongjin Yoon, Hyo-Seok Na, Ah-Young Oh, Junghee Ryu, Bon-Wook Koo; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2024;77(2):195-204. Published online January 5, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.23583
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