Prof. Piotr H. Skarżyński, MD, PhD, MSc, and Prof. Henryk Skarżyński, MD, PhD, holder of multiple honorary doctorates, received a prestigious distinction from the Iraqi Society of Otorhinolaryngologists, Head and Neck Surgeons for their contribution to education and support for Iraqi specialists. The award was presented during the 3rd International Conference of the Iraqi ENT Society in Baghdad.
The conference brought together representatives from around the world, including Egypt, Iran, Lebanon, Turkey, the United Kingdom and Italy. Lectures addressed various aspects of otorhinolaryngology, including endoscopic surgery, head and neck tumours, phonosurgery and thyroid surgery. Prof. Piotr H. Skarżyński also delivered lectures describing the Polish approach to cochlear implantation, the analysis and management of complications, and indications and long-term outcomes. His presentations attracted considerable interest and prompted discussion of innovative implantable hearing systems.
Prof. Piotr H. Skarżyński and Prof. Henryk Skarżyński have cooperated with the Republic of Iraq for many years. Representatives of the Iraqi scientific community attend the international congresses, conferences and workshops they co-organise. They are the first Poles to receive this prestigious distinction.
