[Otosclerosis surgery with CO2 laser].

Since Shea described the stapedectorny, many physicians have developed modifications of the technique, prosthesis or instrumentation. We have adopted one of the most recent advances to the treatment of otosclerosis, CO2 laser. Interventions were carried out in 20 consecutive ears using CO2 laser.

[Peritonsillar abscess: treatment guidelines].

A prospective study was carried out on 25 patients showing symptoms suggestive of peritonsillar abscess. Twelve patients were treated with i.v.

[Inverted papillomas of the nasal sinuses].

After reviewing the Arnau de Vilanova Hospital's records, a total of ten cases of inverted papillomas were found. Nasal obstruction was present in 100% of the cases. External surgery was performed in 70% of these patients, finding that in 50% of them, the real size of the tumor was smaller than that show in the radiological study.

[Lymphoepithelioma of the larynx].

Non-nasopharyngeal Lymphoepithelioma is a tumor of undifferentiated non-keratinizing cells enclosed in an lymphocytic stroma. The lymphoid tissue does not participate in the tumor process. Its tendency is to precociously spreading in the lymph nodes and viscera, but shows a good radiotherapeutic response.

[Cervical cystic hygroma].

Hygroma being a rare overgrowth the AA. of the paper consider interesting the report of a case sitting in the neck, diagnosed and treated at Arnau de Vilanova Hospital. Memento concerning this entity.

[Review of ORL manifestations in AIDS. Case series at the Arnau de Vilanova Hospital, Lleida].

The majority of patients suffering AIDS-syndrome present with ENT aspects, being the most prevalent lateral adenopathy of the neck firstly, followed by thrush, pharyngo-esophageal candidiasis and herpes simplex. Differences regarding the distribution in percentage in risk groups are signaled by the AA. between their own statistics and those of the americans writers.