The evolution of pediatric oral, maxillofacial, and craniofacial surgery, from Hippocrates the Koan to Paul Tessier: a brief historical review.
Journal Title: ΑΡΧΕΙΑ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗΣ ΣΤΟΜΑΤΙΚΗΣ ΚΑΙ ΓΝΑΘΟΠΡΟΣΩΠΙΚΗΣ ΧΕΙΡΟΥΡΓΙΚΗΣ - Year 2015, Vol 16, Issue 3
Abstract
Pioneers of oral, maxillofacial, and craniofacial surgery moved into uncharted waters when they established oral and cranio-maxillofacial surgery, usually without skilled anesthetists, monitoring devices, surgical intensive care units, antibiotics, surgical instruments or power tools, or any other sophisticated facilities that are available today. Instead of all the above that are considered mandatory today, they only had an immense amount of courage, intelligence, foresight, and imagination to guide them. The same principles developed in treating adult patients with oral, maxillofacial and craniofacial surgical problems were applied to pediatric patients by the engaged surgeons throughout time. In this brief historical review, the concepts and treating methods of the masters are presented in chronological order starting from Hippocrates the Koan, the Father of Medicine, and extending to Paul Tessier, the master craniofacial surgeon who summarized his treating philosophy and attitude to the motto “Pourquoi pas?” (Why not?).
Authors and Affiliations
Anastasios MYLONAS, Effie POULAKOY-REBELAKOY, Evangelia PAPADOPOULOU
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