Publications by authors named "Clarisse Pretre"
Article Synopsis
- Otolaryngology, a medical subspecialty focusing on ear, nose, and throat (ENT) issues, has its roots traced back over 3000 years, with significant writings by Hippocrates detailing ear diseases.
- Analysis of a specific extract from Hippocrates' work reveals the earliest known case of cholesteatoma, illustrating complex symptoms including facial palsy and neuro-meningitis.
- The study emphasizes the historical significance of ancient observations in understanding medical conditions, particularly in otorhinolaryngology, and highlights the longstanding impact of ENT diseases on human health.