Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Aims & Scope

For more than two decades, Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology has been the go to otolaryngology resource for all levels of learners.

This peer-reviewed, procedure-driven, atlas-style journal publishes new and cutting edge techniques in otology, rhinology, laryngology, head and neck surgery, pediatric otolaryngology, and facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Each issue features articles related to a central theme by anatomic area or disease process.

The journal is at the forefront of publishing and highlighting new procedures and advanced surgical technology.

Journal content addresses relevant anatomy, surgical options for treatment or rehabilitation, diagnosis, and imaging and complications.

Articles are accompanied by high quality illustrations for optimal coverage.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.166

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q4

h-index

Year	Value
2024	23

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	23398

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	45

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
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• Embase

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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.

• Endonasal micro-endoscopic frontal sinus surgery: The fulda concept

  Citation: 305

  Authors: Wolfgang

• Chronic frontal sinusitis: The endoscopic frontal recess approach

  Citation: 106

  Authors: Frederick A.

• Caudal septal extension graft for correction of the retracted columella

  Citation: 71

  Authors: Dean M.

• The agger nasi cell in frontal recess obstruction: An anatomic, radiologic and clinical correlation

  Citation: 66

  Authors: Frederick A., William E., Rebecca G.

• Drug-induced sleep endoscopy in adults with sleep-disordered breathing: Technique and the VOTE Classification system

  Citation: 63

  Authors: W., M.J.L., E.J., N.

• Operative technique of upper airway stimulation: an implantable treatment of obstructive sleep apnea

  Citation: 59

  Authors: Joachim T., Paul, Ho-Sheng, Jonathan, Clemens, Winfried, B. Tucker

• Endoscopic transnasal anterior skull base resection for the treatment of sinonasal malignancies

  Citation: 47

  Authors: Ricardo L., Amin B., Carl H., Umamaheswar, Arlan, Paul

• Endoscopic endonasal technique of the blowout fracture of the medial orbital wall

  Citation: 47

  Authors: Nobumasa, Shuichi, Hiroki, Yutaka

• Drug-induced sleep endoscopy completed with a simulation bite approach for the prediction of the outcome of treatment of obstructive sleep apnea with mandibular repositioning appliances

  Citation: 46

  Authors: Olivier M., Anneclaire V., Paul H., Marc J.

• Drug-induced sleep endoscopy

  Citation: 44

  Authors: Eric J.

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