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The 49th edition of the ABORL-CCF Brazilian Congress will be held in Brasilia, capital of the country, which opens its doors to host the most important event of the specialty, in Brazil and Latin America, aiming to provide this moment of meeting and sharing of knowledge. The scientific and social programming is being programmed with maximum commitment on the part of our board and collaborators to bring to each congressman what is new and innovative in our specialty. Stay tuned for updates, sign up for the Congress right now!

RhinoForum is an annual conference dedicated for otorhinolaryngologists. The meeting gathers each year around 800 doctors from Poland and other countries. The program of this year's RhinoForum will be extremely diverse, and above all interdisciplinary. Among others exceptional symposia we have prepared also: "Rhinoplasty masterclass", "Snoring and apnea" and "Headaches in everyday practice". In addition, this year we organize a unique symposium: ENDOSCOPIC SINUS SURGERY MASTERCLASS in tribute to prof. Heinz Stammberger. In this way, we would like to honour the memory of the late prof. H. Stammberger, the creator of contemporary endoscopic surgery of paranasal sinuses. There will be a show of surgeries performed in the pathology of the paranasal sinuses, which will be conducted by invited lecturers.

The course will be focused on the basic principles of the temporal bone dissection in the context of the surgical management of the chronical ear diseases and in the context of surgery of the implantable hearing systems. For participants will be prepared temporal bone and fully equipped stage for the dissection. The course is dedicated to the beginning otologist, but it would be preferable to have some basic experience with the temporal bone anatomy and dissection. The participants will have the chance to practice canaloplasty, mastoidectomy, posterior tympanotomy, insertion of the electrode of the cochlear implant on model as well as in cadaveric bone, different techniques of the ossiculoplasty, canal wall up and down technique, visualization of the facial nerve anatomy, exposure of the carotid artery, jugular bulb, Eustachian tube, translabyrinthine and middle fossa approach to the internal meatus. Participants can also try the 3D Temporal bone simulator.

The Panamerican Congress of Otolaryngology gathers up to 1,000 ENT specialists from all America. This year's venue, Barcelo Bavaro Convention Center in Punta Cana, is a Presidential level congress center with two 5 stars asll-inclusive hotels. The Dominican Republic is the second largest and most diverse country in the Caribbean. With direct flights from the main cities of Latin America, the United States, Canada and Europe, it is a country that stands out for the warmth of its climate and the hospitality of its people. Dominican Republic is an unparalleled destination that has an extraordinary nature, fascinating history and great cultural richness. Blessed with one of the longest white sand shores of the Caribbean, a total of 48 kilometers, accented with coconut palms that seem to reach the sky, Punta Cana is synonymous with rest and relaxation facing the sea. Here, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Caribbean Sea, from the northern tip in Uvero Alto to the south in Cap Cana, all-inclusive resorts and boutique hotels offer all the pampering and comfort of modern beachfront living. Families can enjoy miniature entertainment centers, as well as water parks for children, while couples will find dream enclaves for weddings, with offers secluded on the beach for an even more romantic stay. But you will not only find fun in the sun, with fine white sand and a crystalline and iridescent sea to swim, fish, or take a dip between marine life and sunken ships. This event puts together academy and leisure to make ideal for a family trip. Don't miss it.