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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · Aug 2011
More than a surgical mission--pediatric Otolaryngology in Ethiopia.
- Glenn Isaacson and Farrel J Buchinsky.
- Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, Temple University School of Medicine, United States.
- Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. 2011 Aug 1; 75 (8): 1018-9.
ObjectivesImproving the quality of pediatric healthcare in the developing world poses some formidable challenges. Surgical missions aim to improve the lot of individual children, but do little to alter the wellness of the majority.MethodsMembers of the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ASPO) are working in coordination with existing programs--universities, mission hospitals and non-governmental organizations--with a focus on public health and education of local physicians.ResultsWe have completed our first four visits to Ethiopia, teaching, performing surgery and building relationships.ConclusionsWe hope that by moving from the traditional surgical mission format to a long-term, integrated educational effort we can enhance otolaryngic care for children in Sub-Saharan Africa.Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.
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