Laryngoscope

Aims & Scope

The Laryngoscope has been the leading source of information on advances in the diagnosis and treatment of head and neck disorders since 1890.

The Laryngoscope is the first choice among otolaryngologists for publication of their important findings and techniques.

Each monthly issue of The Laryngoscope features peer-reviewed medical, clinical, and research contributions in general otolaryngology, allergy/rhinology, otology/neurotology, laryngology/bronchoesophagology, head and neck surgery, sleep medicine, pediatric otolaryngology, facial plastics and reconstructive surgery, oncology, and communicative disorders.

Contributions include papers and posters presented at the Annual and Section Meetings of the Triological Society, as well as independent papers, "How I Do It", "Triological Best Practice" articles, and contemporary reviews.

Theses authored by the Triological Society’s new Fellows as well as papers presented at meetings of the American Laryngological Association are published in The Laryngoscope. • Broncho-esophagology • Communicative disorders • Head and neck surgery • Plastic and reconstructive facial surgery • Oncology • Speech and hearing defects

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2
2024	2.20

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	4601

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	5262

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.029

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	183

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• A Novel Reconstructive Technique After Endoscopic Expanded Endonasal Approaches: Vascular Pedicle Nasoseptal Flap

  Citation: 1516

  Authors: Gustavo, Luis, Ricardo L., Juan C., Amin, Carl H., Arlan

• The Otolaryngologic Manifestations of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): A Clinical Investigation of 225 Patients Using Ambulatory 24‐Hour pH Monitoring and an Experimental Investigation of the Role of Acid and Pepsin in the Development of Laryngeal Injury

  Citation: 1088

  Authors: James A.

• Development and Validation of the Voice Handicap Index‐10

  Citation: 1083

  Authors: Clark A., Annie S., Jamie, Thomas, Thomas

• The Validity and Reliability of the Reflux Finding Score (RFS)

  Citation: 827

  Authors: Peter C., Gregory N., James A.

• The pathogenesis of orbital complications in acute sinusitis

  Citation: 808

  Authors: James R., David J., Edward R.

• Electrophysiologic recurrent laryngeal nerve monitoring during thyroid and parathyroid surgery: International standards guideline statement

  Citation: 730

  Authors: Gregory W., Henning, Hisham, Marcin, Rocco, Michael, Bruno, Sergii, Fen‐Yu, Gianlorenzo, Camille, Dana, Dipti, Kerstin, Paolo, Radu, Akira, Lisa, Nancy, Manuel Duran, Anatoly, Jonathan, Antonio, Tod, Sam, Samuel, Hiroshi, Erivelto, Gayle

• University of pennsylvania smell identification test: A rapid quantitative olfactory function test for the clinic

  Citation: 679

  Authors: Richard L., Paul, Charles P., Michael S.

• Voice Disorders in the General Population: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Occupational Impact

  Citation: 655

  Authors: Nelson, Ray M., Steven D., Elaine M.

• Paranasal sinus bony anatomic variations and mucosal abnormalities: CT analysis for endoscopic sinus surgery

  Citation: 647

  Authors: William E., David S., Clifford A.

• Laryngeal Cancer in the United States: Changes in Demographics, Patterns of Care, and Survival

  Citation: 621

  Authors: Henry T., Kimberly, Lucy H., Jay S., Randall S., Corey J., Kie‐Kian, Greer, Andrew, Robert A.

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