title: Accomplishment and opportunity in geriatric otolaryngology.
abstract: Geriatric otolaryngology is an emerging medical subspecialty developed in response to a pressing societal need. In this article, the author explains the rationale for this new subspecialty, reviews the landmark events that led to the creation of an organizational structure, celebrates the accomplishments that have been achieved thus far, and discusses the challenges that remain and the opportunities for future growth.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4283, USA. ara.chalian@uphs.upenn.edu
authors.forename: Ara A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Chalian
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D015897:Comorbidity; D003226:Congresses as Topic; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D005853:Geriatrics / Q000639:trends*; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D008511:Medicine / Q000639:trends*; D010036:Otolaryngology / Q000639:trends*; D010038:Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D011157:Population Dynamics; D012955:Societies, Medical / Q000639:trends