title: [The history of head and neck sonography].
abstract: Although today ultrasound is well accepted in the diagnosis of head and neck diseases, often little is known about the young history of this technique. Many pioneers, physicians and engineers were involved in the development of the technique. In this article the history of ultrasound in general and of ultrasound of the head and neck is reflected.
authors.affiliation: Hals-Nasen-Ohrenklinik der Johannes-Gutenberg-Universität Mainz. jecker@hno.klinik.uni-mainz.de
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Jecker
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Frentzel-Beyme
mesh_terms: D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D010036:Otolaryngology / Q000266:history*; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000266:history*