Impact Factor
3.31
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
1.95
1,144 total citations
h5-index
33
h5 depth signal
Cited share
68.9%
414 of 601
Total citations
1,144
Citation footprint
Metric signal
2.21
External metric anchor
Self-citation
17.7%
203 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United States
1,996
Germany
280
Japan
214
China
206
United Kingdom
197
Citing Fields of Research
Auditory Loss
3,695
Laryngology
129
Cosmetic Surgery
125
Musculoskeletal & Nerve Cancer
104
Nervous System Disorders
102
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
8,819
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
601
414 cited publications
Last 12 months
467
38.9 publications/month
Open access share
10.9%
51 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United States
1,996 citing publications
Leading citing field
Auditory Loss
3,695 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
19 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v22n1, Jan. 2001-
v22n1, Jan. 2001-
Active Coverage
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Auditory Loss
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
American Otological Society
Contributor
American Neurotology Society
Contributor
European Academy of Otology and Neurotology
Broad Categories
Neurology
Otolaryngology
Auditory Loss
MeSH Descriptors
Ear Diseases
Otolaryngology
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1097/mao.0000000000005100
Open DOI
Infection in Pediatric Auditory Brainstem Implant: A Case Study and Scoping Review
Objective: Safety and efficacy of pediatric auditory brainstem implants (ABI) are well established. Commonly reported complications include cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak and pseudomeningocele. Infection is rare but potentially serious d...
02
DOI 10.1097/mao.0000000000005102
Open DOI
Cost-Effectiveness of Intraoperative Facial Nerve Monitoring in Otologic Surgery
Objective: Evaluate the cost-effectiveness of intraoperative facial nerve monitoring (FNM) during otologic/neurotologic surgery. Study design: Decision-tree cost-effectiveness analysis with probabilistic sensitivity analysis using 1000-i...
03
DOI 10.1097/mao.0000000000005101
Open DOI
Safety-Net Hospitals Have Increased Costs of Care Following Acoustic Neuroma Surgery
Objective: To evaluate whether safety-net hospital (SNH) status is associated with differences in patient characteristics, postoperative complications, and hospitalization costs following acoustic neuroma resection. Study design: Retrosp...
04
DOI 10.1097/mao.0000000000005097
Open DOI
Influence of Sociodemographic and Clinical Factors on Follow-up Adherence and Outcomes Following Bone-anchored Hearing Implantation
Objective: To evaluate the relationship between sociodemographic and clinical factors and follow-up rates and outcomes after Osseointegrated Steady-State Implant (OSIA) implantation. Design: Retrospective cohort study. Setting: Tertiary ...
05
DOI 10.1097/mao.0000000000005096
Open DOI
Mastoid Obliteration in Acquired Cholesteatoma, Importance and Evolution of Surgical Technique Used in Epitympanic Separation of the Middle Ear
Objective: To determine the effect of the obliteration technique applied to divide the epitympanum from the middle ear during cholesteatoma surgery on the recurrence of cholesteatoma. Study Design: Retrospective cohort study in a tertiar...
06
DOI 10.1097/mao.0000000000005065
Open DOI
Optimizing Cochlear Implant Outcomes in Cochlear Nerve Aplasia: The EMPES Protocol (Early Implantation, Modiolar Proximity, and Early Switch-On)
Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of EMPES [Early implantation, Modiolar Proximity (MP), and Early Switch-on] approach in bilateral cochlear nerve (CN) aplasia. Study design: Retrospective cohort study. Setting: Tertiary referral cente...
07
DOI 10.1097/mao.0000000000005080
Open DOI
A Prospective, Multicenter Clinical Investigation on the Safety and Performance of a New Active Transcutaneous Bone-anchored Implant System
Was not provided for this article.
08
DOI 10.1097/mao.0000000000005089
Open DOI
Incidence and Clinical Characteristics of Sniff-related Cholesteatoma: A Prospective, Multicenter, Observational Study
Objective: Habitual sniffing resulting from insufficient Eustachian tube closure is an important etiologic factor in the development and postoperative recurrence of pars flaccida cholesteatoma. In this study, we aimed to investigate the ...
09
DOI 10.1097/mao.0000000000005086
Open DOI
Clinical Characteristics and Hearing Outcomes of Otitis Media With ANCA-Associated Vasculitis: A Four-Group Comparison Including Unclassified Disease
Objective: To characterize clinical features, hearing outcomes, and relapse patterns across disease categories of otitis media with antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody–associated vasculitis (OMAAV), with particular focus on unclassified ...
10
DOI 10.1097/mao.0000000000005093
Open DOI
Incidence, Clinical Predictors and Treatment Outcomes of Necrotizing Otitis Externa: Identifying Regional and Remote Risk in Tropical North Queensland
Objective: To evaluate incidence, presentation, microbiology, and predictors of necrotizing otitis externa (NOE) outcomes in tropical North Queensland, Australia. Study Design: Retrospective cohort study. Setting: Townsville University H...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
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