title: [ORL news in 2008].
abstract: This 2008 selection of a few ENT publications is voluntary directed to the general practitionner. In otology, the interest of tympanic drainage is presented, as well as the presence of biofilms in chronic otitis media. Several publications on various treatments of tinnitus are presented, including acupuncture. Large meta-analysis of rhinosinusitis evaluation and treatment are also presented, and an original paper on efficacy of intranasal botox in allergy. Interesting studies evaluating quality of life after tonsillectomy are also presented in adults and infants, analysing not only sleep apnea syndrome and recurrent infections, but also in upper airway resistance syndrome. An interesting study showing a possible link between laryngeal cancer and helicobacter is also presented.
authors.affiliation: Oto-rhino-laryngologie et chirurgie cervico-faciale, Privat-docent, médecin associé aux HUG, 16, Cours de Rive, 1204 Genève.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Marchal
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D010038:Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic