title: Tympanic membrane photography: historical perspective.
abstract: When viewed in a broad perspective, photographic documentation of the tympanic membrane, both in the normal and pathologic state, has enabled otologists to better understand many disease processes in the ear. Furthermore, good reproductions have served as invaluable aids in teaching both physicians and students as well as permitting better understanding of pathologic conditions for which patients may need therapeutic intervention. This review traces the development over the last century of tympanic membrane photography, reflecting advances made in both the art and science of otologic photography.
mesh_terms: D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D010036:Otolaryngology / Q000266:history*; D010781:Photography / Q000266:history*; D014432:Tympanic Membrane