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Complications Template

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About the Complications format

Complications is a peer-reviewed journal published by MDPI, covering Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management, Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes, Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments. Over its lifetime it has published 56 papers, which have received 45 citations.

PublisherMDPI
Reference styleNumbered (MDPI)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
1. Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. Complications 2023, 12, 45–58.

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Publishes research inInfective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments Renal cell carcinoma treatment Bladder and Urothelial Cancer Treatments
ISSN2813-4966
Citation impact (2-yr)0.8
h-index3
i10-index1
Open accessYes
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of Padua
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Papers published in Complications per year

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2022
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2023
11
2024
30
2025

Citation impact of Complications by publication year

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2022
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2024
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Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Complications

Complications in Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy

Rebeca Escobar Monroy, Silvia Proietti, Federico De Leonardis et al. · 10 Feb 2025

Purpose: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is the gold-standard treatment for large renal calculi. Despite its efficacy, complications can occur. This narrative review aims to classify, manage, and prevent PCNL complications, emphasizing risk factors and strategies to optimize outcomes. Findings: PCNL is a safe and highly effective procedure for the management of renal stones. Risk factors include…

Management of Postoperative Left-Sided Chylothorax Using Indocyanine Green Fluorescence-Guided VATS

Luigi Lione, Alberto Giovanni Busetto, Alessandro Bonis et al. · 29 Nov 2024

Chylothorax is a rare complication occurring after cardio-thoracic surgical procedures. This condition presents challenges for diagnosis and treatment. Operative ductal ligation is the method of choice for relapsing or refractory cases, and it can be performed through the aid of IGC injection for the identification of chylous leakage. Our report presents the use of ICG…

Major Vascular Injuries in Laparoscopic Urological Surgeries

Roberto F. Villalba Bachur, Gustavo Villoldo · 31 Jul 2025

Laparoscopic urological surgery has become a cornerstone in the management of diverse urological pathologies, offering substantial advantages over traditional open approaches. These benefits include minimized incisions, reduced tissue trauma, decreased intraoperative blood loss, lower postoperative pain, shorter hospital stays, superior cosmesis, and accelerated recovery. Despite these advantages, laparoscopic surgery carries inherent risks, with major vascular…

Navigating the Spectrum of Pancreatic Surgery Complications: A Review

Sibi Krishna Thiyagarajan, Alfredo Verastegui, John Stauffer et al. · 2 Oct 2025

Background: Despite advances in surgical techniques and perioperative care, pancreatic resections such as pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) and distal pancreatectomy (DP) remain high-risk procedures. Postoperative complications significantly impact morbidity, mortality, and patient quality of life. Methods: This narrative review summarizes recent literature on major complications following pancreatic surgery, including postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF), delayed gastric emptying (DGE),…

The Predictive Value of Preoperative C-Reactive Protein to Albumin Ratio (CAR), Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR), and Platelet to Lymphocyte Ratio (PLR) for Early Postoperative Complications Following PEG

Suat Evirgen, Şirin Çetin · 7 Jul 2025

Background/Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the prognostic significance of preoperative inflammatory biomarkers—C-reactive protein-to-albumin ratio (CAR), neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR)—in predicting early postoperative complications (within 30 days) in patients undergoing percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG). Methods: Data from 184 patients who underwent PEG placement at our institution between January 2021 and May 2022…

Complications template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Complications format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Complications template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official MDPI format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Complications use?
Complications uses Numbered (MDPI) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: 1. Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. Complications 2023, 12, 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Complications?
No. DocuGuru generates the mdpi LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a MDPI-ready Complications document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Complications template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Complications format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
What is Complications?
Complications - MDPI Journal. It is a multidisciplinary journal, published by MDPI.
Can I export a submission-ready Complications PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Complications template (the mdpi class) that is ready to submit to MDPI, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Complications template cost?
You can start writing in the Complications template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Complications PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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