title: [What Edmund Modrzejewski (1849-1893) contributed to the Polish otiatrics?].
abstract: The professional and scientific activities in the area of otiatrics of Edmund Modrzejewski (1849-1893) are presented. Modrzejewski's education in otology in Vienna and other places is strongly pointed out. His achievements in the treatment of many diseases of the ear are depicted. Modrzejewski is shown as a one of the pioneer of treatment of deaf-mutism in Polish territories. His publishing activity is also depicted.
authors.affiliation: Zakład Klinicznych Podstaw Fizjoterapii Akademii Medycznej im. Piastów Slaskich we Wrocławiu
authors.forename: Andrzej
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kierzek
mesh_terms: D004423:Ear / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D004427:Ear Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000266:history* / Q000628:therapy; D004501:Education, Medical / Q000266:history*; D049672:History, 19th Century; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010036:Otolaryngology / Q000266:history*; D011044:Poland; D012955:Societies, Medical / Q000458:organization & administration; D013066:Speech-Language Pathology / Q000193:education / Q000266:history*