"Otolaryngology" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
A surgical specialty concerned with the study and treatment of disorders of the ear, nose, and throat.
| Descriptor ID |
D010036
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| MeSH Number(s) |
H02.403.810.526
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This graph shows the total number of publications written about "Otolaryngology" by people in this website by year, and whether "Otolaryngology" was a major or minor topic of these publications.
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1999 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 2014 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 2017 | 11 | 2 | 13 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2019 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2020 | 10 | 4 | 14 |
| 2021 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 2022 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 2023 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2025 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Otolaryngology" by people in Profiles.
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Pediatric septoplasty and functional septorhinoplasty: A survey of ASPO members. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2026 Sep; 208:112921.
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Women Pioneers in Laryngology: The First Female Fellows of the American Laryngological Association. Laryngoscope. 2026 Nov; 136(11):4703-4711.
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Beyond the Milestones: Data and Decision-Making in Otolaryngology Clinical Competency Committees. Laryngoscope. 2026 06; 136(6):2547-2553.
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Advanced practice providers in pediatric otolaryngology/head and neck surgery: A single-institution analysis of clinical and surgical productivity. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2025 Nov; 198:112549.
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Changes in Otolaryngology Residency Websites Since Preference Signaling Began. Laryngoscope. 2026 02; 136(2):716-721.
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Vascular Anomalies Patient Database Practices: American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology Vascular Anomalies Task Force Survey. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2025 Jun; 193:112344.
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Development of clinical practice guidelines and primary care referral pathways for management of otorhinolaryngological conditions in Pakistan. BMC Prim Care. 2025 03 05; 26(1):64.
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Evidence-Based Medicine in Otolaryngology Part 17: A Qualitative Research Primer. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2025 03; 172(3):1099-1108.
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Arsenic in Rice: A Call to Change Feeding Substitution Practices for Pediatric Otolaryngology Patients. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2025 Jan; 172(1):369-371.
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Otology and Audiology: Complications, Challenges, and Concerns in the Patient With Cleft Lip and/or Palate. J Craniofac Surg. 2025 05 01; 36(3):1061-1063.