OTO Journal

The Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery podcast series highlights research published in the official peer-reviewed publication of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation. Each podcast, which is moderated by the Editor in Chief and includes the Associate Editor and author of the paper, offers an in depth discussion about its significance to the global otolaryngology community and quality patient care.

OTO Journal is a education podcast hosted by AAO-HNSF, with 237 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

AAO-HNSF hosts OTO Journal, a education show with 237 episodes published.

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  Angular Insertion Depth for Cochlear Implantation: A Comparative Analysis on Precision of CT, MRI, and x-Ray

  Jul 24, 202627 min

  Editor-in-Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by senior author Jennifer L. Spiegel, MD, and Associate Editor Jacob Hunter, MD, to discuss the significance of advanced standard software tools for cochlear implants that allows a detailed analysis, as outlined in the paper "Angular Insertion Depth for Cochlear Implantation: A Comparative Analysis on Precision of CT, MRI, and x-Ray" which published in the July 2026 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery . Click here to read the full article.

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  Psychometric Validation of the Overall Symptom Severity Score for Chronic Rhinosinusitis

  Jun 18, 202630 min

  Editor-in-Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by senior author Ahmad Sedaghat, MD, and Associate Editor Jakob Fischer, MD, to discuss the overall symptom severity score that provides a global assessment of symptom burden associated with chronic rhinosinusitis, as outlined in the paper "Psychometric Validation of the Overall Symptom Severity Score for Chronic Rhinosinusitis" which published in the June 2026 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery . Click here to read the full article.

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  Evaluating the Efficacy of Nebulized Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone Using a Novel Model of Airway Stenosis

  May 21, 202628 minS0

  <p>Editor-in-Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by senior author Lee P. Smith, MD, and Associate Editor Christopher Johnson, MD, to discuss the study and approach used to establish a reliable rabbit model of airway stenosis and test how effective nebulized ciprofloxacin/dexamethasone is at reducing airway obstruction , as outlined in the paper "Evaluating the Efficacy of Nebulized Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone Using a Novel Model of Airway Stenosis" which published in the May 2026 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery.</p> <p> Click here to read the full article.</p> <p> </p>

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  Optimal Timing of Cleft Lip Repair: Correlation With Scar Formation and Revision Rates

  Apr 21, 202620 minS0

  <p>Editor-in-Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by senior author Saikrishna Gourishetti, MD, and Associate Editor Michael Brenner, MD, to discuss the investigation of whether performing cleft lip repair at an earlier age affects the likelihood of developing hypertrophic scarring,  as outlined in the paper "Optimal Timing of Cleft Lip Repair: Correlation With Scar Formation and Revision Rates" which published in the March 2026 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery.</p> <p> Click here to read the full article.</p>

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  Does Smoking Influence Outcomes in Human Papillomavirus—Associated Oropharyngeal Cancer Treated with Transoral Robotic Surgery?

  Mar 24, 202618 minS0

  <p>Editor-in-Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by senior author Kyle M. Hatten, MD, and Associate Editor Patrick Tassone, MD, to discuss the importance of the investigation findings in HPV associated oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma and smoking risk factors in oropharyngeal cancers, as outlined in the paper "Does Smoking Influence Outcomes in Human Papillomavirus—Associated Oropharyngeal Cancer Treated with Transoral Robotic Surgery?" which published in the April 2026 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery.</p> <p> Click here to read the full article.</p> <p>Click here to view the visual abstract.</p>

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