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The otolaryngologist-ophthalmologist relationship: an historic perspective.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  16982250     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Otolaryngology and ophthalmology have a long and congenial professional relationship in the development of their mutual specialties over many years. In the early years they were one professional society, but later split into their separate specialties. Some problems involve both specialties because of the shared common anatomic areas. These problems include: orbital complications of sinusitis, management of exopthalmus, silent sinus syndrome, lacrimal apparatus problems, tumor and trauma problems, optic nerve decompression, and complications of endoscopic sinus surgery. Both specialties have their own expertise to contribute to these common problems. In many cases it is in the best interest of the patient if both specialties consult and contribute their knowledge, experience, and techniques in these cases. Otolaryngologists and opthalmologists continue their long and mutually respected professional relationship.
Authors:
Stanley E Thawley
Publication Detail:
Type:  Historical Article; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Otolaryngologic clinics of North America     Volume:  39     ISSN:  0030-6665     ISO Abbreviation:  Otolaryngol. Clin. North Am.     Publication Date:  2006 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2006-09-19     Completed Date:  2006-12-07     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0144042     Medline TA:  Otolaryngol Clin North Am     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  845-53, v     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 S. Euclid Avenue, Campus Box 8115, Saint Louis, MO 63110, USA. thawlelys@wustl.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Eye Diseases / history,  surgery
History, 19th Century
History, 20th Century
Humans
Interprofessional Relations*
Ophthalmology / history*
Otolaryngology / history*

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