Pediatric Otolaryngology: Clinical Advances and Challenges
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Clinical Pediatrics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 September 2026 | Viewed by 1122
Special Issue Editors
Interests: otologic surgery; pediatric otolaryngology; head and neck surgery; Meniere’s disease
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Pediatric otolaryngology encompasses a wide array of clinical conditions that require unique diagnostic approaches and treatment strategies, distinct from those used in adult cases. We aim to shed light on some of the most pressing and rapidly evolving topics in this field, offering a platform to highlight recent clinical advances, unmet needs, and future directions. Topics of interest include the following:
- Congenital Hearing Loss: Exploring genetic diagnostics, early intervention strategies, and developmental outcomes;
- Pediatric Vertigo and Balance Disorders: Advancements in diagnosing vestibular disorders often misattributed in children;
- Bone Conduction Implants: Outcomes and innovations for children with conductive/mixed hearing loss;
- Laryngomalacia and Subglottic Stenosis: Surgical and non-surgical management of laryngomalacia and subglottic stenosis;
- Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Multidisciplinary approaches, from adenotonsillectomy to CPAP therapy;
- Powered Intracapsular Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy (PITA): Minimally invasive tonsillectomy outcomes for OSA and recurrent tonsillitis.
We particularly welcome work on emerging technologies, including the following:
- AI-driven diagnostic tools and imaging in children;
- Telemedicine solutions for remote pediatric ENT care;
- Robotic surgery and 3D printing for precision interventions;
- Telemedicine and wearable monitoring in pediatric ENT.
We will also highlight under-recognized areas, such as pediatric olfactory disorders and their developmental impacts.
Through this Special Issue, we hope to foster cross-disciplinary dialogue and collaboration, contributing to the advancement of evidence-based care in pediatric otolaryngology. We invite original research articles and comprehensive reviews that explore novel insights into diagnosis, management, and surgical innovations for these and other pediatric ENT conditions.
We look forward to reading your contributions and engaging in this important discussion.
Dr. Manabu Komori
Dr. Masaomi Motegi
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 250 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for assessment.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Journal of Clinical Medicine is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- pediatric dizziness
- laryngomalacia
- subglottic stenosis
- pediatric airway obstruction
- intracapsular tonsillectomy
- PITA (Powered Intracapsular Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy)
- pediatric sleep-disordered breathing
- pediatric olfactory disorders
- congenital anosmia
Benefits of Publishing in a Special Issue
- Ease of navigation: Grouping papers by topic helps scholars navigate broad scope journals more efficiently.
- Greater discoverability: Special Issues support the reach and impact of scientific research. Articles in Special Issues are more discoverable and cited more frequently.
- Expansion of research network: Special Issues facilitate connections among authors, fostering scientific collaborations.
- External promotion: Articles in Special Issues are often promoted through the journal's social media, increasing their visibility.
- Reprint: MDPI Books provides the opportunity to republish successful Special Issues in book format, both online and in print.
Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies can be found here.
