Table 1.
Specialties ranked by number of retractions
| Specialty | Absolute Frequency (n) | Relative Frequency (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Oncology | 14 | 9.86 |
| Cardiology | 13 | 9.15 |
| Ophthalmology | 12 | 8.45 |
| Gastroenterology | 11 | 7.75 |
| Infectiology | 11 | 7.75 |
| Orthopedics | 11 | 7.75 |
| Gynecology/Obstetrics | 9 | 6.34 |
| Neurology | 6 | 4.23 |
| Pulmonology | 6 | 3.52 |
| Anesthesia | 5 | 3.52 |
| Geriatry | 5 | 3.52 |
| Nephrology | 5 | 3.52 |
| Pediatrics | 5 | 3.52 |
| Rheumatology | 5 | 3.52 |
| Otorhinolaryngology | 4 | 2.82 |
| Surgery | 4 | 2.82 |
| Urology | 4 | 2.82 |
| Dermatology | 3 | 2.11 |
| Neurosurgery | 3 | 2.11 |
| Hematology | 2 | 1.41 |
| Internal Medicine | 2 | 1.41 |
| Endocrinology | 1 | 0.70 |
| Radiology | 1 | 0.70 |
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| Total | 142 | 100.00 |