[The otolaryngological pilgrimage of Polish physicians to Vienna in the 19th century].

The conditions of studying and specialistic training of Polish physicians at Vienna University in the 19th century are presented briefly. The teaching methods at Vienna University by professors, assistant professors and assistants are outlined. The origin and development of polyclinic in Vienna (Allgemeine Poliklinik) is described in detail. The therapeutical nihilism in Viennese clinics at that time is mentioned. The enumeration of such famous scientists in otiatrics and rhinolaryngology in Vienna in the 19th century as Adam Politzer, Joseph Gruber, Victor Urbantschitsch, Leopold von Schroetter, Karl Stoerk, Johann Schnitzler is pointed out finally.