Case Reports in Colorectal and Proctological Surgery

Frontiers in Surgery is proud to present our inaugural Case Reports series.​

This Research Topic highlights high-quality case reports published in colorectal and proctological surgery, reporting on all traditional aspects. It also covers complementary facets that are critical for a clear understanding of the current field and upcoming challenges.​

Case reports aim to highlight unique cases of patients that present with an unexpected/unusual diagnosis, treatment outcome, or clinical course. Case reports provide insight into the differential diagnosis, decision making, and clinical management of unusual cases and are a valuable educational tool.​

This Research Topic will only accept Case Report submissions, reports must be original with the aim to significantly advance the field to be considered.​

*Please note that Case Reports in this section can only be submitted with prior approval from the Specialty Chief Editor. Please contact us at surgery@frontiersin.org, and we will assist you with the next steps.

Article types and fees

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Case Report
• Clinical Trial
• Curriculum, Instruction, and Pedagogy
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
• General Commentary
• Hypothesis and Theory
• ... View all formats

Articles that are accepted for publication by our external editors following rigorous peer review incur a publishing fee charged to Authors, institutions, or funders.

Article types

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Case Report
• Clinical Trial
• Curriculum, Instruction, and Pedagogy
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
• General Commentary
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Opinion
• Original Research
• Perspective
• Review
• Study Protocol
• Systematic Review
• Technology and Code

Keywords: Colorectal surgery, Proctological surgery, Case Reports, Rare clinical presentation, Unusual diagnosis, Unexpected treatment outcome, Clinical decision-making, Postoperative management

Important note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.