OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology is 3. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2020-04-01 to 2024-04-01.)

Article	Citations
Clinical and Laboratory Features of Various Criteria of Eosinophilic Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	39
Complications of Transoral Thyroidectomy: Overview and Update	35
Hearing Impairment Increases Economic Inequality	32
The Clinical Manifestations and Chest Computed Tomography Findings of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Patients in China: A Proportion Meta-Analysis	31
Severe or Profound Sensorineural Hearing Loss Caused by Novel <i>USH2A</i> Variants in Korea: Potential Genotype-Phenotype Correlation	31
Machine Learning Models for Predicting Hearing Prognosis in Unilateral Idiopathic Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss	29
The Efficacy of Hypotensive Agents on Intraoperative Bleeding and Recovery Following General Anesthesia for Nasal Surgery: A Network Meta-Analysis	29
Surgical Algorithm for Obstructive Sleep Apnea: An Update	26
Predictive Value of Olfactory and Taste Symptoms in the Diagnosis of COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	25
Cytokines and Inflammation in Meniere Disease	25
Efficacy of Music Training in Hearing Aid and Cochlear Implant Users: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	23
Association Between Interleukin-6 and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Systematic Review	23
The Effect of Prophylactic Central Neck Dissection During Hemithyroidectomy on Locoregional Recurrence in Patients With Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma: A Meta-Analysis	22
Does the Clinical Spectrum of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Show Regional Differences?	21
Tinnitus and the Triple Network Model: A Perspective	20
Effects of Olfactory Training in Patients With Postinfectious Olfactory Dysfunction	19
Recent Advances in the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery	19
Development of a Korean Culture-Friendly Olfactory Function Test and Optimization of a Diagnostic Cutoff Value	18
Crosstalk Between Mucosal Inflammation and Bone Metabolism in Chronic Rhinosinusitis	17
Vestibulocochlear Symptoms Caused by Vertebrobasilar Dolichoectasia	17
Psychiatric Distress as a Common Risk Factor for Tinnitus and Joint Pain: A National Population-Based Survey	15
Clinical Characteristics Other Than Intralesional Hyperdensity May Increase the Preoperative Diagnostic Accuracy of Maxillary Sinus Fungal Ball	15
Efficacy of Transcartilaginous Electrodes for Intraoperative Neural Monitoring During Thyroid Surgery	13
Maxillomandibular Advancement and Upper Airway Stimulation: Extrapharyngeal Surgery for Obstructive Sleep Apnea	13
Transoral Thyroidectomy: Is It a Real Game Changer?	12

Management of Laryngopharyngeal Reflux in Asia	11
Effect of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Immunity in Cases of Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps	11
Guidelines for the Management of Unilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis From the Korean Society of Laryngology, Phoniatrics and Logopedics	11
Usage and Diagnostic Yield of Fine-Needle Aspiration Cytology and Core Needle Biopsy in Thyroid Nodules: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Literature Published by Korean Authors	11
Efficacy of Steroid-Impregnated Spacers After Endoscopic Sinus Surgery in Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	11
Initial Experience With Robotic Modified Radical Neck Dissection Using the da Vinci Xi System Through the Bilateral Axillo-Breast Approach	11
Pepsin and Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Carcinomas	10
Audiological and Vestibular Functions in Patients With Lateral Semicircular Canal Dysplasia and Aplasia	10
Characteristics of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients With a Low Body Mass Index: Emphasis on the Obstruction Site Determined by Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy	10
Correlations Between the Adenotonsillar Microbiome and Clinical Characteristics of Pediatric Patients With Snoring	10
Changes in Mucin Production in Human Airway Epithelial Cells After Exposure to Electronic Cigarette Vapor With or Without Nicotine	10
Clinical Comparison of a Hearing Aid, a Personal Sound Amplification Product, and a Wearable Augmented Reality Device	10
Effect of Rutin on Diabetic Auditory Neuropathy in an Experimental Rat Model	10
Feasibility of Personal Sound Amplification Products in Patients With Moderate Hearing Loss: A Pilot Study	9
Guidelines for Tracheostomy From the Korean Bronchoesophagological Society	9
Surgical Outcomes of Subtotal Parathyroidectomy for Renal Hyperparathyroidism	9
Noise-Induced Change of Cortical Temporal Processing in Cochlear Implant Users	9
Navigation-Assisted Balloon Eustachian Tuboplasty for Eustachian Tube Dilatory Dysfunction	9
Clinical Practice Guideline: Nasal Irrigation for Chronic Rhinosinusitis in Adults	8
Comparative Study of Gasless Transaxillary, Bilateral Axillo-Breast, Unilateral Axillo-Breast With Carbon Dioxide Insufflation, Retroauricular, and Transoral Vestibular Endoscopic Thyroidectomy Approa	8
Three-Dimensional Distribution of Cochlear Macrophages in the Lateral Wall of Cleared Cochlea	8
Potential Implications of Slim Modiolar Electrodes for Severely Malformed Cochleae: A Comparison With the Straight Array With Circumferential Electrodes	8
The Impact of National Health Insurance Coverage on Compliance With Positive Airway Pressure Therapy in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea	8
Diagnostic Performance of a Combination of Shear Wave Elastography and B-Mode Ultrasonography in Differentiating Benign From Malignant Thyroid Nodules	8
A Comparison of Olfactory and Sinonasal Outcomes in Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery Performed by a Single Neurosurgeon or a Collaborative Team of Surgeons	8
Estrogen Replacement Reduces Hearing Threshold Shifts and Cochlear Hair Cell Loss After Acoustic Overexposure in Ovariectomized Rats	8
MicroRNAs Related to Cognitive Impairment After Hearing Loss	8
Strain-Specific Differences in House Dust Mite (Dermatophagoides farinae)-Induced Mouse Models of Allergic Rhinitis	8
Therapeutic Efficacy of the Modified Epley Maneuver With a Pillow Under the Shoulders	8
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy Versus Elective Neck Dissection: Long-Term Oncologic Outcomes in Clinically Node-Negative Tongue Cancer	8
The Role of Viruses in the Inception of Chronic Rhinosinusitis	7
Survival Benefits From Surgery for Stage IVa Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Multi-Institutional Analysis of 1,033 Cases	7
Transcriptomic Analysis of Papillary Thyroid Cancer: A Focus on Immune-Subtyping, Oncogenic Fusion, and Recurrence	7
Diagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults Using the Cardiopulmonary Coupling-Derived Software-Generated Apnea-Hypopnea Index	7
Assessment of Objective Audiometry to Predict Subjective Satisfaction in Patients With Hearing Aids	7
Machine Learning Models for Predicting the Occurrence of Respiratory Diseases Using Climatic and Air-Pollution Factors	7
Feasibility of Brachial Plexus Schwannoma Enucleation With Intraoperative Neuromonitoring	7
Sleep Tests in the Non-Contact Era of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Home Sleep Tests Versus In-Laboratory Polysomnography	7
Application of Biologics in Treating Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps in Asian Populations	6
Measurement of Loudness Discomfort Levels as a Test for Hyperacusis: Test-Retest Reliability and Its Clinical Value	6
Genetic Information and Precision Medicine in Hearing Loss	6
Extratympanic Observation of Middle and Inner Ear Structures in Rodents Using Optical Coherence Tomography	6
Feasibility of Surgical Treatment for Laryngomalacia Using the Spontaneous Respiration Technique	6
Increased Risk of Psychopathological Abnormalities in Subjects With Unilateral Hearing Loss: A Cross-Sectional Study	6
Age Differences in Pet Sensitization by Pet Ownership	6
Care and Management of Voice Change in Thyroid Surgery: Korean Society of Laryngology, Phoniatrics and Logopedics Clinical Practice Guideline	5
Human Rhinovirus Infection Enhances the Th2 Environment in Allergic and Non-allergic Patients with Chronic Rhinosinusitis	5
Cochlear Implants for Patients With Common Cavity Deformities and the Impact of Electrode Positioning	5
Earmold Foreign Bodies in the Middle Ear Necessitating Surgical Removal: Why Otology Specialists Should Screen Candidates for Hearing Aids	5
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Increases Peritonsillar Abscess Susceptibility: Real-World Evidence	5

Cumulative Sum Analysis of the Learning Curve of Free Flap Reconstruction in Head and Neck Cancer Patients	5
Application of Novel Intraoperative Neuromonitoring System Using an Endotracheal Tube With Pressure Sensor During Thyroid Surgery: A Porcine Model Study	5
Major Contribution of GREB1L Alterations to Severe Inner Ear Malformation Largely in a Non-mendelian Fashion	5
Comprehensive Analysis of Clinicopathologic Factors Predictive of an Unfavorable Prognosis in Patients With Acinic Cell Carcinoma of the Parotid Gland	5
Prevalence of Olfactory or Gustatory Dysfunction in COVID-19 Patients: An Analysis Based on Korean Nationwide Claims Data	5
Compositional Alterations of the Nasal Microbiome and <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>–Characterized Dysbiosis in the Nasal Mucosa of Patients With Allergic Rhinitis	5
Considerations for the Use of Biologic Agents in Patients With Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyposis	5
Endoscopically Applied Biodegradable Stent in a Rabbit Model of Pediatric Tracheomalacia	5
Inflammatory Monocytes Infiltrate the Spiral Ligament and Migrate to the Basilar Membrane After Noise Exposure	5
Effects of Periosteal Elevation Before Lateral Osteotomy in Rhinoplasty: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials	4
Tumor Control and Quality of Life in Skin Cancer Patients With Extensive Multilayered Nasal Defects	4
Genetic Variants and Clinical Phenotypes in Korean Patients With Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia	4
Does Particulate Matter Really Affect Sinusitis?	4
Cluster Analysis of Inhalant Allergens in South Korea: A Computational Model of Allergic Sensitization	4
Importance of High-Frequency Vestibular Function in the Prognosis of Bilateral Vestibulopathy	4
Externally Monitored Versus Conventional Buried Flaps in Laryngopharyngeal Reconstruction	4
What Does the Microbiome in the Tonsil Tell Us?	4
Hearables as a Gateway to Hearing Health Care: A Review	4
Changes in Vestibular Symptoms and Function After Cochlear Implantation: Relevant Factors and Correlations With Residual Hearing	4
<i>SERPINE1</i> as an Independent Prognostic Marker and Therapeutic Target for Nicotine-Related Oral Carcinoma	3
Evaluation of the Esthetic and Functional Outcomes of Extracorporeal Septoplasty for Rhinoplasty in Asian Patients	3
Modified Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy Technique Using Trapdoor Suspension Sutures	3
The Expression of Defensin-Associated Genes May Be Correlated With Lymph Node Metastasis of Early-Stage Tongue Cancer	3
Effects of Amniotic Membrane Extract on the Hyperplastic Response of the Middle Ear Mucosa in a Bacterially-Induced Otitis Media Rat Model: A Preliminary Study	3
Korean Modification of the Nasal Provocation Test With House Dust Mite Antigen Following the EAACI Guidelines	3
Clinical Experience of Using Active Transcutaneous Bone Conduction Implants (Bonebridge) in Children Under 5 Years Old	3
Radiologic Findings of Complicated Alloplastic Implants in the Nasal Dorsum	3
Effects of Contralateral Routing of Signal Hearing Aids on Audiological and Academic Performance in School-Age Children With Unilateral Hearing Loss	3
Induction of the <i>BRAF</i><sup>V600E</sup> Mutation in Thyroid Cells Leads to Frequent Hypermethylation	3
Real-Time Light-Guided Vocal Fold Injection: An In Vivo Feasibility Study in a Canine Model	3
Results of Active Middle Ear Implantation in Patients With Mixed Hearing Loss After Middle Ear Surgery: A Prospective Multicenter Study (the ROMEO Study)	3
Single Center Experience in the Surgical Management of Primary Hyperparathyroidism	3
Associations Between Systemic Inflammatory Markers Based on Blood Cells and Polysomnographic Factors in Obstructive Sleep Apnea	3
Treatment of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo: An Approach Considering Patients’ Convenience	3
The Emerging Role of Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy in the Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea	3
Presentation Patterns and Surgical Management of the Complications of Thread Rhinoplasty	3
A Retrospective Review of Temporal Bone Computed Tomography to Present Safe Guideline for Bone-Anchored Hearing Aids	3
Effectiveness of Intratympanic Dexamethasone Injection for Tinnitus Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	3