Development of Pediatric Otolaryngology in North America

A current render of pediatric otolaryngology in the United States

“…Subsequently, formal groups of thought leaders such as the aforementioned Charles Bluestone and Sylvan Stool working under the auspices of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) in the 1970's worked to develop a formal section for pediatric otolaryngology within the AAP . In 1985, 56 otolaryngologists from the United States and Canada founded the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ASPO), creating an organization to help foster and disseminate research, knowledge and scientific interest in pediatric otolaryngology as well as to gather further respect and recognition from the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery . To this end, ASPO annual meetings became a part of the formal Combined Otolaryngologic Society Meetings in 1991.…”

“…1 In 1985, 56 otolaryngologists from the United States and Canada founded the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ASPO), creating an organization to help foster and disseminate research, knowledge and scientific interest in pediatric otolaryngology as well as to gather further respect and recognition from the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. 3 To this end, ASPO annual meetings became a part of the formal Combined Otolaryngologic Society Meetings in 1991. Over the years, ASPO has grown from its initial 56 charter members in 1985, to 385 members in 2010, to a current roster of 650 members in 2019-along the way evolving into the principal academic pediatric otolaryngologic society in North America.…”

Pediatric otolaryngology–head and neck surgery in China: Present situation and future prospects

“…In 1973, the Society for Ear, Nose, and Throat Advances in Children was founded. However, it was not until 1985 that the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, a professional organization in parallel with the American Otological Society and the American Laryngological Association, was finally established …”

“…However, it was not until 1985 that the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, a professional organization in parallel with the American Otological Society and the American Laryngological Association, was finally established. 1,2 The development of pediatric OHNS in China can be divided into three stages. The first stage was marked by the publication of Pediatric Otolaryngology, a monograph edited by Professor Chengxian Yan in 1986.…”

Challenges met and challenges ahead in pediatric otolaryngology

“…Dr. Ruben spoke at length about the creation of formal societies and organizations that facilitated the exchange of knowledge and ideas about surgical innovation and the growth of the subspecialty. The first such organization was the Society for Ear, Nose and Throat Advances in Children (SENTAC), formed in 1973 4. Conceived as an interdisciplinary organization, SENTAC brought together otolaryngologists, pediatricians, surgeons, pediatric otolaryngologists, speech pathologists, audiologists, nurses, and basic scientists—all of whom were dedicated to enhancing the care of children with acquired or congenital disorders of the ear, nose, and throat.…”