[Systematization of otorhinolaryngology training]. / Sistematización en la enseñanza de la otorrinolaringología.

Resident training in otorhinolaryngology is a continuous learning process which includes academic, clinical, and research activities, the purpose of which is to develop skilled specialists. To achieve this goal, systematic planning of the educational process is needed. Planning should contemplate establishing the aims of training, defining the instruments to be used to achieve these aims, and determining how results will be evaluated. We described our philosophy as regards planning the educational process in otorhinolaryngology training, and define and develop the content of the stages involved. In our opinion, systematic application of these principles would facilitate educational efforts, improve specialist training, and enhance the performance of future specialists.

[Open rhinoplasty: outcomes of 100 cases]. / Rinoplastia abierta: resultados de 100 casos.

Open rhinoplasty is a technique that allows a sharper evaluation of nasal deformities since a visual diagnosis may be done. We present a review of the cases in which an open rhinoplasty was performed in our department in the last five years. Preoperative and postoperative data are recorded in a standardized form in order to facilitate their analysis. The techniques used for each type of nasal deformity (dorsal and basal) are described and the results discussed.

[Thyroplasty in the treatment of functional or paralytic dysphonias]. / Tiroplastia en el tratamiento de algunas disfonías funcionales o paralíticas.

In phonosurgery, the laryngeal framework surgery, with several types of thyroplasty, allow a modification of the vocal function through an indirect action over the thyroid cartilage, without surgical invasion of the vocal fold tissues. We describe our experience and review the literature in this field.

[Hemangiopericytoma of the soft palate and mediastinum: a case report]. / Hemangiopericitoma de paladar blando y mediastino. A propósito de un caso.

We report a case of hemangiopericytoma with simultaneous affectation of soft palate and mediastinum in a 46-year-old male. We describe the outstanding histologic features of this uncommon tumor, as well as its treatment and evolution. This case had a 5-year survival in spite of pulmonary metastases. We also reviewed the literature and discussed this rare clinical presentation of hemangiopericytoma.

[Hemilaryngectomy of the supracricoid: experience of 58 cases. (Follow-up study for 5 years)]. / Hemilaringectomía supracricoidea: experiencia en 58 casos (seguimiento mayor de cinco años).

In the supracricoid hemilaryngectomy the wing of the thyroid and its internally related structures are resected. This is widely used in T2 glottic tumour. Some writers describe its use in limited ventricularis lesions. We have frequently used this technique in both types of lesions. In this paper 58 cases of patients operated on between 1974 and 1986 are reviewed, giving a follow-up period of more than five years. The results obtained, both oncological and functional, are good enough to make this technique basic in the treatment of laryngeal cancer.