Otologic Treatment of Hitler's Blast Injury‐Following an Attempt on His Life

In reading Giesing's report, it is tempting to admire this physician's commitment, caring for his patient as best he could with the otolaryngology tools available in the 1940s. He constructed a detailed and likely accurate assessment of Hitler's injuries. His treatment options were limited and Hitler probably improved despite rather than because of Giesing's interventions. One must remember that Dr. Giesing was a committed Nazi and conspicuous admirer of his supreme leader. This colors his account of the events and his description of Hitler's character.