Clinical Case Reports and Images International (CCRII)

Impact Factor: 5.900 | Indexed | Open Access

Clinical Case Reports and Images International is intended for clinicians who recognize that some of the most useful lessons in medicine come from individual patients. A single case can clarify a diagnosis, challenge a routine approach, or highlight a complication that is easy to miss. This journal provides a place to document those experiences carefully and share them with colleagues who may encounter similar situations.
The emphasis is on clarity and clinical usefulness. Submissions are expected to explain not only what happened, but why it mattered—how the diagnosis was reached, what alternatives were considered, what decisions were made, and what can be learned from the outcome. Cases that reflect thoughtful clinical reasoning, practical management, or unexpected findings are particularly valuable.
Visual material is equally important. Well-chosen images often communicate key points more effectively than lengthy descriptions. Radiology, pathology, intraoperative photographs, and bedside clinical images are welcomed when they add to understanding and are presented with concise, focused explanations.
Manuscripts are reviewed with attention to relevance, accuracy, and presentation. The process is designed to be direct and constructive, with the aim of helping authors present their work in a way that is useful to other clinicians rather than overly complex or theoretical. The priority is to maintain a standard that reflects real clinical practice.
All published content is openly accessible, allowing readers across different regions and healthcare settings to benefit without restriction. This ensures that practical insights are not limited by institutional access and can be used where they are most needed.
The journal accepts contributions from across medical and surgical disciplines. Submissions from everyday practice—whether from large centers or smaller clinical settings—are equally important, as they reflect the diversity of real-world care.
Clinicians often remember certain cases long after they occur because they required careful judgment or revealed something unexpected. Writing and sharing those cases allows that experience to extend beyond a single encounter and contribute to a wider clinical understanding.