AAO-HNSF Primary Care Otolaryngology Handbook

Acknowledgments

The editors would like to thank all of the authors who generously gave their time and expertise to review, edit, and author this Primary Care Otolaryngology Handbook – Fourth Edition in the face of busy clinical and academic responsibilities. Cristina Baldassari, MD

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Phillip S. LoSavio, MD Benjamin D. Malkin, MD Natasha Pollak, MD Minka L. Schofield, MD Rodney J. Taylor, MD Andrea S. Wang, MD Debra G. Weinberger, MD Philip E. Zapanta, MD

Robert H. Chun, MD Megan L. Durr, MD Erynne A. Faucett, MD Marc J. Gibber, MD Evelyne Kalyoussef, MD Jessica J. Kepchar, DO Dennis J. Kitsko, MD Alan Kominsky, MD

A very special appreciation is extended to Richard V. Smith, MD, AAO–HNSF Coordinator for Education, for his leadership in championing this update and by making this publication accessible on www.entnet.org. The editors also wish to acknowledge the unwavering support of Tirza Lofgreen, CHES, Director of Education, and Miguel Vélez, MA, AAO–HNSF Staff Liaison for the General Otolaryngology & Sleep Education Committee. We thank all of the dedicated professionals who produced this educa- tional handbook. All have shared in the effort, and each individual’s contribution has been outstanding. Stacey L. Ishman, MD, MPH Editor and Chair AAO–HNSF General Otolaryngology & Sleep Education Committee Jeffrey J. Stanley, MD Co-editor and Chair-elect AAO–HNSF General Otolaryngology & Sleep Education Committee

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