In a case report + literature review, I made a table for all the previous case reports published on the topic. Considering its size, I've decided not to include it in the article, but rather in the supplementary material. It contains general information about over 70 studies, but it's considered a case report, so I anticipate having a limit of 10 to 20 references.
My question is, can I cite the studies in the supplementary material or is there another way I can put them in the references while making it clear it's the literature review part that requires all these references?
Your input will be greatly appreciated.
Hello ! Iltimass Gouazar
I highly appreciate the effort you put in your study including more than 70 cases. I also understand the requirement of most journals of low reference number in case report article. I believe that putting such work of previous cases in supplementary files might underrate your work as it still be a case report to the editors. I would recommend one of two options. The first is to find a way with the editors and journal to publish it as a case-based review, you will need to modify somethings but it will be considered a review. The second option is that you may need to publish your case separately and then redraft the review a a systematic review separately.
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