What question did this study set out to answer?

To highlight the importance of function in managing head and neck pathologies by ENT specialists.

March 26, 2026Open Access

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Key Points

To highlight the importance of function in managing head and neck pathologies by ENT specialists.
Discussion of residency training focus on upper aerodigestive tract functionality.
Overview of surgical techniques related to head and neck procedures.
Emphasis on articles within ENT periodicals regarding rehabilitation.
Functional restoration is prioritized in ENT surgical practices.
Speech and swallowing rehabilitation articles are mainly found in ENT-related publications.
The field will continue to focus on enhancing functional outcomes for patients.

Abstract

Pathologies of the Head and Neck are best managed by ENT/Otorhinolaryngologists; the reason is simple: our fraternity focuses on restoration of function along with anatomic restoration.From the days of our residency training, we are taught and accordingly tune ourselves to evaluate function of the upper aerodigestive tract; hence in succession when we start performing surgeries of the Head and Neck, the focus on functionality of the organ is always at the back of our mind.Hence, it is usually ONLY in periodicals pertaining to Otorhinolaryngologists that one may find articles pertaining to speech and swallowing rehabilitation along with those pertaining to surgical techniques/ protocols.This is a periodical from ENTs and for ENTs and shall always stay that way.

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