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RETRACTION: Effect of topical application of autologous platelet gel on sternal wound infection after cardiac surgery: A meta‐analysis
TL;DR
A paper claiming to analyze the effect of platelet gel on surgical wound infections was retracted due to peer review manipulation.
Contribution
The retraction highlights issues with peer review integrity in scientific publishing.
Findings
The article was retracted after an investigation revealed peer review and publishing process manipulation.
Similarities in format and structure across multiple articles raised concerns leading to the retraction.
Abstract
Retraction: LiY. , WuZ. , “Effect of Topical Application of Autologous Platelet Gel on Sternal Wound Infection after Cardiac Surgery: A Meta‐Analysis,” International Wound Journal 21, no. 3 (2023): e14761, 10.1111/iwj.14761.PMC1090268838420690 The above article, published online on 29 February 2024, in Wiley Online Library (http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/), has been retracted by agreement between the journal Editor in Chief, Professor Keith Harding; and John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. It came to the publisher's attention from a third party that a number of articles shared concerning similarities in format and structure. Following an investigation by the publisher, the retraction has been agreed on as the peer review and publishing process for this article were found to be manipulated.
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TopicsWound Healing and Treatments · Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques · Surgical site infection prevention
Retraction: Y. Li , Z. Wu , “Effect of Topical Application of Autologous Platelet Gel on Sternal Wound Infection after Cardiac Surgery: A Meta‐Analysis,” International Wound Journal 21, no. 3 (2023): e14761, 10.1111/iwj.14761.PMC1090268838420690
The above article, published online on 29 February 2024, in Wiley Online Library (http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/), has been retracted by agreement between the journal Editor in Chief, Professor Keith Harding; and John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. It came to the publisher's attention from a third party that a number of articles shared concerning similarities in format and structure. Following an investigation by the publisher, the retraction has been agreed on as the peer review and publishing process for this article were found to be manipulated.