G. B. Ong

5.8k total citations · 2 hit papers
147 papers, 4.5k citations indexed

About

G. B. Ong is a scholar working on Surgery, Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine and Oncology. According to data from OpenAlex, G. B. Ong has authored 147 papers receiving a total of 4.5k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 107 papers in Surgery, 43 papers in Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine and 20 papers in Oncology. Recurrent topics in G. B. Ong's work include Esophageal and GI Pathology (25 papers), Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment (13 papers) and Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders (13 papers). G. B. Ong is often cited by papers focused on Esophageal and GI Pathology (25 papers), Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment (13 papers) and Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders (13 papers). G. B. Ong collaborates with scholars based in China, Hong Kong and Singapore. G. B. Ong's co-authors include P. Nandi, K. H. Lam, John Wong, Shiu‐Kum Lam, A. R. Hodgson, Hui Fang, John Boey, J Wong, Francis E Stock and S. T. K. Lim and has published in prestigious journals such as Gastroenterology, Cancer and Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.

In The Last Decade

G. B. Ong

141 papers receiving 4.0k citations

Hit Papers

Foreign body in the oesophagus: Review of 2394 cases 1960 2026 1982 2004 1978 1960 100 200 300 400
What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. Foreign body in the oesophagus: Review of 2394 cases
    1978 406 citations P. Nandi, G. B. Ong British journal of surgery profile →
  2. Anterior spinal fusion the operative approach and pathological findings in 412 patients with pott's disease of the spine
    1960 281 citations G. B. Ong et al. British journal of surgery profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
G. B. Ong China 37 3.2k 1.4k 461 429 420 147 4.5k
John P. Cello United States 39 3.0k 0.9× 1.1k 0.8× 658 1.4× 246 0.6× 993 2.4× 115 5.1k
F. Cahit Tanyel Türkiye 30 2.9k 0.9× 858 0.6× 149 0.3× 469 1.1× 82 0.2× 242 3.9k
J. Englebert Dunphy United States 36 2.0k 0.6× 701 0.5× 353 0.8× 139 0.3× 155 0.4× 105 3.9k
Rakesh Kochhar India 38 4.5k 1.4× 2.0k 1.4× 1.1k 2.4× 1.2k 2.9× 299 0.7× 416 6.4k
Renato Romagnoli Italy 37 2.6k 0.8× 811 0.6× 263 0.6× 337 0.8× 1.5k 3.7× 278 5.0k
Gregory G. Ginsberg United States 41 4.2k 1.3× 2.8k 2.0× 2.3k 5.0× 477 1.1× 294 0.7× 217 6.0k
Johan S. Laméris Netherlands 42 3.8k 1.2× 2.2k 1.6× 1.9k 4.1× 604 1.4× 676 1.6× 136 5.3k
Gary G. Ghahremani United States 27 1.6k 0.5× 713 0.5× 158 0.3× 191 0.4× 51 0.1× 94 2.1k
Richard R. Ricketts United States 37 3.4k 1.1× 1.6k 1.1× 299 0.6× 132 0.3× 328 0.8× 291 5.2k
Udaya B. S. Prakash United States 42 1.6k 0.5× 3.9k 2.8× 404 0.9× 514 1.2× 23 0.1× 169 5.7k

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Fields of papers citing papers by G. B. Ong

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of G. B. Ong

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Smartt, James M., Jagajan Karmacharya, Francis H. Gannon, et al.. (2005). Repair of the Immature and Mature Craniofacial Skeleton with a Carbonated Calcium Phosphate Cement: Assessment of Biocompatibility, Osteoconductivity, and Remodeling Capacity. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 115(6). 1642–1650. 34 indexed citations
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Tan, Kai Soo, et al.. (2002). Cytolethal distending toxin of Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans. Journal of Periodontal Research. 37(4). 268–272. 53 indexed citations
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Kirschner, Richard E., Jagajan Karmacharya, G. B. Ong, et al.. (2002). Repair of the Immature Craniofacial Skeleton With a Calcium Phosphate Cement: Quantitative Assessment of Craniofacial Growth. Annals of Plastic Surgery. 49(1). 33–38. 28 indexed citations
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Tan, Kai Soo, et al.. (2001). Prevalence of Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans in an ethnic adult Chinese population. Journal Of Clinical Periodontology. 28(9). 886–890. 39 indexed citations
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Kirschner, Richard E., Jagajan Karmacharya, G. B. Ong, et al.. (2001). Synthetic Hybrid Grafts for Craniofacial Reconstruction: Sustained Gene Delivery Using a Calcium Phosphate Bone Mineral Substitute. Annals of Plastic Surgery. 46(5). 538–545. 10 indexed citations
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Ong, G. B., et al.. (1996). A survey of reasons for extraction of permanent teeth in Singapore. Community Dentistry And Oral Epidemiology. 24(2). 124–127. 85 indexed citations
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Ong, G. B., et al.. (1992). Dental prosthetic status and needs of an elderly population living in long-term care facilities in Singapore. Journal of Community Health. 17(3). 175–181. 13 indexed citations
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Ong, G. B.. (1990). The effectiveness of 3 types of dental floss for interdental plaque removal. Journal Of Clinical Periodontology. 17(7). 463–466. 10 indexed citations
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Nakayama, Fumio, Roger D. Soloway, Terutsugu Nakama, et al.. (1986). Hepatolithiasis in East Asia retrospective study. Digestive Diseases and Sciences. 31(1). 21–26. 142 indexed citations
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Wong, John, P. Y. Chau, WI Wei, & G. B. Ong. (1982). ABDOMINAL AORTIC INFECTION BY A GROUP C STREPTOCOCCUS (S ZOOEPIDEMICUS). Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery. 52(6). 576–578. 6 indexed citations
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Mok, C. K., et al.. (1982). CHYLOMEDIASTINUM: AN UNUSUAL COMPLICATION AFTER MITRAL VALVE REPLACEMENT. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery. 52(6). 560–561. 2 indexed citations
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Lam, Shiu‐Kum, Muhammad Noman Hasan, W. Sircus, et al.. (1980). Comparison of maximal acid output and gastrin response to meals in Chinese and Scottish normal and duodenal ulcer subjects.. Gut. 21(4). 324–328. 96 indexed citations
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Nandi, P., Kai Pun Wong, WI Wei, Hys Ngan, & G. B. Ong. (1980). Incidence of postoperative deep vein thrombosis in Hong Kong Chinese. British journal of surgery. 67(4). 251–253. 76 indexed citations
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Ong, G. B., et al.. (1979). HEAD INJURIES IN A GENERAL SURGICAL UNIT. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery. 49(4). 446–449. 1 indexed citations
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Ong, G. B. & K. H. Lam. (1978). Factors influencing morbidity and mortality in esophageal carcinoma. Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 76(6). 745–754. 55 indexed citations
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Lam, Shiu‐Kum & G. B. Ong. (1976). Duodenal ulcers: early and late onset.. Gut. 17(3). 169–179. 41 indexed citations
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Ong, G. B., et al.. (1974). Anaesthesia for flexible fiber‐optic bronchoscopy. Anaesthesia. 29(5). 623–625. 2 indexed citations
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Ong, G. B., et al.. (1972). Carcinoma of Large Bowel in the Young. BMJ. 3(5823). 374–376. 41 indexed citations

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