Publication in otology and neuro-otology: dos and don'ts.

INTRODUCTION: Medical publication continues to be important to academicians, physicians in private practice, researchers and corporate sponsors. This article provides valuable dos and don'ts for authors.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: Literature review and personal experience of the author.

RESULTS: Advice is provided for understanding the publishing world, the peer-review process, duplicate publication, authorship, and dos and don'ts for successful authors.

CONCLUSIONS: Publishing is a competitive art and science. The key to success is the submission of a proper manuscript that contains important, new, scientific information of value to the readers.