Joseph Goodman1, Jeffrey Teixeira2. 1. The George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates, 2300 M St. NW, Washington, DC, 20037, USA. 2. University of Washington, 1959 NE Pacific St 3rd Floor, Seattle, WA, 98195, USA. teixeira.jeffrey@gmail.com.
Abstract
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.
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.