Korean J Otolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.  2007 Apr;50(4):305-309.

The Korean Otorhinolaryngologist's Interest in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

• Han DH
• Park MH
• Jin HR

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES
To assess the interest of Korean otorhinolaryngologists in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery (FPRS).
SUBJECTS AND METHOD
We performed a 15-question survey about the experience and interest in FPRS among Korean otorhinolaryngologists. The response rate was 23% (206/899, university and general hospital : 34%, private practice : 14%).
RESULTS
In most respondents, the proportion of FPRS in their practice was less than 25%. Rhinoplasty was the most commonly performed procedure among FPRS followed by otoplasty and blepharoplasty. Ninety-four percent of respondents regarded their training in FPRS as insufficient and 38% had taken supplementary courses for the FPRS. Forty percent responded that FPRS should be taught during and after residency training. Finally, 89% of all respondents responded that FPRS should be part of the field of otorhinolaryngology, and 71% responded that it should become a subspecialty under the Korean otorhinolaryngologic society.
CONCLUSION
There is an interest in integrating FPRS training into the Korean otorhinolaryngology residency training program.

Keyword

Face; Plastic surgery; Otorhinolaryngology; Korea

MeSH Terms

Blepharoplasty
Surveys and Questionnaires
Education
Hospitals, General
Internship and Residency
Korea
Otolaryngology
Private Practice
Rhinoplasty
Surgery, Plastic