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Exploring the art of medical photography - an otolaryngologist's perspective

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 October 2021

S Samaddar Open the ORCID record for S Samaddar [Opens in a new window] ,
A Maiti ,
S Samaddar ,
B Mondal  and
S Bandyopadhyay
S Samaddar
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Deben Mahata Government Medical College and Hospital, Purulia, India
A Maiti*
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Deben Mahata Government Medical College and Hospital, Purulia, India
S Samaddar
Affiliation:
Department of Respiratory Medicine, Deben Mahata Government Medical College and Hospital, Purulia, India
B Mondal
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Deben Mahata Government Medical College and Hospital, Purulia, India
S Bandyopadhyay
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, India
*
Author for correspondence: Dr A Maiti, Department of ENT, Deben Mahata Government Medical College and Hospital, Hatuara, Purulia 723147, West Bengal, India E-mail: amitent2004@gmail.com
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Abstract

Background

Modern day otolaryngology has expanded beyond the ear, nose and throat to include head and neck surgery and aesthetic facial procedures. Photographic documentation is important within this expanded horizon. The spectrum of clinical photography includes photomicrographs, endoscopic photographs, peri-operative photography and medical social photography.

Method

This article aimed to review the standard guidelines essential to obtain, store and disseminate photographs and looked at setting up a small clinic with minimal gadgets to suit clinical photography requirements. Elaboration of basic photography techniques in otolaryngology was reviewed, with examples of photographs taken in a clinic by a clinician. Advances and innovation in clinical photography, in the form of smartphone photography, artificial intelligence, device editing and newer hardware and software in otorhinolaryngology was reviewed.

Conclusion

Having a professional photographer to aid a clinician is a luxury. Simple knowledge and regular practice of basic photography guidelines by a clinician is imperative.

Keywords

OtolaryngologyFacial aestheticPhotographySmartphoneArtificial Intelligence

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Type
Review Article
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 136 , Issue 12 , December 2022 , pp. 1148 - 1163
Copyright
Copyright © The Author(s), 2021. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of J.L.O. (1984) LIMITED

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Dr A Maiti takes responsibility for the integrity of the content of the paper

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