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Early contributions by Otolaryngologists in head and neck reconstructive surgery
Joseph Goodman1, Jeffrey Teixeira2
1The George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates, 2300 M St. NW, Washington, DC, 20037, USA.
Purpose:
Examination of contributions of Otolaryngologists to head and neck reconstructive surgery.
Methods:
Historical Evaluation.
Results:
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery as a surgical specialty has come to dominate the related fields of head and neck cancer ablative surgery as well as reconstruction as a result of those leaders who established our profession. While some otolaryngologists have always been at the forefront of head and neck surgery and reconstruction; as surgery has become more specialized in the past century, that expertise has been increasingly consolidated within specific academic institutions and training programs.
Conclusion:
An examination of the various academic trends, world events, and scientific breakthroughs which allowed the advancement of head and neck reconstruction reveals a fascinating history of our specialty.