A systematic review of ENT retractions.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Retraction is the removal of published material due to flaws in research that cannot be corrected. Our aim was to perform a systematic review of all retracted literature in Ear Nose and Throat to understand the characteristics of retraction and the citations of retracted literature.

Methods

The Retraction Watch, EMBASE and MEDLINE databases were systematically searched to yield relevant retractions. Two independent authors performed abstract and full-text screening. Non-relevant texts, articles in non-English languages, and articles that were neither published (protocols) or retracted (expression of concern) were excluded.

Results

We found 225 retractions in Ear Nose and Throat literature from 1992 to 2023. The number of retractions increased with time, and th

SUBMITTER: Di Traglia R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11805887 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature