title: [How the 50-th anniversary of the establishment of rhinolaryngology was celebrated].
abstract: The discovery of laryngoscopy in 1854 by Manuel Garcia (1805-1906) is described. The propagators of laryngoscopy: Ludwig Tuerck (1810-1868) and Johann N. Czermak (1828-1893) and their achievements for a new medical branch--rhinolaryngology are also described. The first international medical scientific congress in Vienna in April 1908, celebration the 50-th anniversary of origin of rhinolaryngology is presented in detail. Many rhinolaryngologists (about 6 thousands) participated in this interesting congress. Teodor Heryng, the author of the paper on surgical treatment of laryngeal tuberculosis, was especially esteemed. Feliks Erbrich and Dyonizy Helman were the Polish reporters at this unusual congress.
authors.forename: Andrzej
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kierzek
mesh_terms: D001317:Austria; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D010036:Otolaryngology / Q000266:history*