Selected Publications

Publications in peer-reviewed journals, book chapters, and books. For a complete curriculum vitae, contact the office.

Books

Thomas, JP. Why is there a frog in my throat? A guide to hoarseness. (1st ed.) Portland, OR: James P. Thomas. 2012.

Journal Articles

  1. Jahnavi, Thomas JP. Anterior Commissure Position Relative to the Thyroid Cartilage for Safe Chondrolaryngoplasty. Laryngoscope. 2025. DOI: 10.1002/lary.70325
  2. Nuyen, B., et al. Diagnosis and Management of Vocal Complications after Chondrolaryngoplasty. Laryngoscope 133(9): 2301–2307. 2023. DOI: 10.1002/lary.30518
  3. Kiessling P, Balakrishnan K, Fauer AJ, Sanan A, McDonald D, Thomas J, Erickson-Direnzo E, Sung CK, Nuyen BA. Social Perception of External Laryngeal Anatomy Related to Gender Expression in a Web-based Survey. Laryngoscope. 2022. DOI: 10.1002/lary.30498
  4. Thomas, JP. Feminization Laryngoplasty — a comprehensive approach to reducing the size of the larynx and pharynx. Otolaryngologic Clinics. Online 21 Jun 2022. DOI: 10.1016/j.otc.2022.05.002
  5. Chadwick, KA, et al. Outcomes of Gender-Affirming Voice and Communication Modification for Transgender Individuals. Laryngoscope 132(8): 1615–1621. 2022.
  6. Nuyen, BA; Qian, ZJ; Campbell, RD; Erickson-DiRenzo, E; Thomas, JP; Sung, CK. Feminization Laryngoplasty: 17-Year Review on Long-Term Outcomes, Safety, and Technique. Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. 22 Aug 2021. DOI: 10.1177/01945998211036870
  7. Nuyen, BA; Kandathil, C; McDonald, D; Thomas, JP; Most, SP. The impact of living with transfeminine vocal gender dysphoria: Health utility outcomes assessment. International Journal of Transgender Health. 13 May 2021. DOI: 10.1080/26895269.2021.1919277
  8. Issa IJ, Thomas JP. Fungal Laryngitis in Immunocompetent Patients; Risk Factors, Presentation and Treatment. Scholarly Journal of Otolaryngology, 2018, Vol 1(3). DOI: 10.32474/SJO.2018.01.000114
  9. Thomas, JP, Macmillan, C. Feminization laryngoplasty: assessment of surgical pitch elevation. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2013 Sep;270(10):2695–700. DOI: 10.1007/s00405-013-2511-3
  10. Thomas, JP, Zubiaur Gomar, FM. Over-diagnosis of laryngopharyngeal reflux as the cause of hoarseness. European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology: Volume 270, Issue 3 (2013), pp. 995–999.
  11. Zubiaur Gomar, FM, Thomas, JP. Sobrediagnóstico de reflujo laringofaríngeo como causa de disfonía y otros trastornos de la voz. An ORL Mex Vol. 55, Núm. 2, 2010.
  12. Chang, CY, Thomas, JP. Adult-Onset Iatrogenic Tracheomalacia. ENT Journal. 2008 Jun;87(6):312–4.
  13. Chang, CY, Thomas, JP. Neo-ossification of the cricothyroid joint after elective cricothyroidotomy: a case report and discussion on the merits of this procedure. J Trauma. 2008 Nov;65(5):1146–50.
  14. Chang, CY, Chabot, P, Thomas, JP. Relationship of Botulinum Dosage to Duration of Side Effects & Normal Voice in Adductor Spasmodic Dysphonia. Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (2007) 136:894–899.
  15. Thomas JP, Siupsinskiene N. Frozen versus fresh reconstituted botox for laryngeal dystonia. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2006 Aug;135(2):204–8.
  16. Rosen CA, Thomas JP, Anderson D. Bilateral vocal fold paralysis caused by familial hypokalemic periodic paralysis. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1999 May;120(5):785–6.
  17. Thomas, JP and Finch, R. Esophageal Erosion: A Complication of Acrylic Fixation in Anterior Cervical Fusion. Spine 1991 Oct;16(10).
  18. Thomas, JP and Walsh, EJ. Postnatal Development of the Middle Ear: Areal Ratios in Kittens. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 1990 Sep;103(3):427–35.

Book Chapters

  1. “Feminization Laryngoplasty” in Voice and Communication in Transgender and Gender Diverse Individuals (Ed. Courey, M., et al.) 2023. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-24632-6
  2. “Chapter 10, Visual Neurolaryngology” in Advances in Neurolaryngology, 1st Ed. (Ed. Prasad, VNM; Remacle, M) Karger. 2020. ISBN: 978-3-318-06627-2
  3. “Chapter 6, Endoscopic Evaluation of the Upper Aerodigestive Tract” in Oral, Head and Neck Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery, 1st Ed. (Ed. Bell, RB; Andersen, P; Fernandes, R) Elsevier. 2017. ISBN: 9780323265683
  4. “Feminization Laryngoplasty” in Gender Affirmation, Medical and Surgical Perspectives (Ed. Salgado, C; Monstrey, S; Djordjevic, M) Thieme. 2017. ISBN: 978-1626236837
  5. “Chapter 5, Clinical Evaluation in a Patient with a Voice Disorder” in Textbook of Laryngology (Ed. Nerurkar, N; Roychoudhury, A) Jaypee Brothers. 2017. ISBN: 978-93-86322-44-9
  6. “Assessment of the Professional Voice: The Three Part Examination” in Laryngology (Ed. Bhattacharyya, AK; Nerurkar, NK) Thieme. 2014. ISBN: 978-93-82076-02-5
  7. “Topical Anesthesia for Office Based Laryngeal Interventions” in Principles and Practice of Lasers in Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck (Ed. Oswal, V; Remacle, M; et al.) Kugler Publications. 2014. ISBN: 978-90-62992-32-4
  8. Oswal, V; Thomas, JP. “Office Based Procedures — an emerging trend” in Principles and Practice of Lasers in Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck. Kugler Publications. 2014.
  9. Chang, CY, Chabot, P, Thomas, JP. Age as a Factor in Responses to Botulinum Toxin Injection in Adductor Spasmodic Dysphonia Patients. in Laryngeal Diseases: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatments. Nova Publishers. 2010.