[Pediatric Otolaryngology in Israel: Trends, Challenges and Innovations]

Maayan Gruber1, Yaniv Ebner2

  • 1Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Department, Galilee Medical Center, Nahariya, Israel; The Azrieli Faculty of Medicine, Bar-Ilan University, Safed, Israel.

Harefuah
|June 25, 2026
PubMed

Insights

Pediatric otolaryngology in Israel showcases advancements in treating childhood airway, ear, nose, and throat conditions. This special issue highlights innovation in complex infections, congenital issues, surgery, and hearing rehabilitation.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Otolaryngology
  • Otolaryngology
  • Medical Innovation

Background:

  • Pediatric otolaryngology has emerged as a distinct subspecialty due to unique pediatric airway, ear, nose, and throat characteristics.
  • Israel has developed a robust pediatric otolaryngology discipline, marked by clinical, research, and educational innovation since the 1960s-70s.
  • The Israeli Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology signifies the field's growth and integration within the country's medical landscape.
Abstract