Editorial 52 - 4

Abstract

In this special edition of the Acta de Otorrinolaringología y Cirugía de Cabeza y Cuello Journal, we celebrate a significant milestone in the consolidation of medical knowledge within our specialty: the presentation of the Clinical Guidelines of the Colombian Association of Otolaryngology (ACORL). This project has been made possible thanks to the outstanding participation of Colombian residency programs, which, in collaboration with specialist physicians, epidemiologists, and expert reviewers across all areas of otolaryngology, have developed these guidelines as a key tool to optimize the care of our patients.

We deeply appreciate the effort and dedication of everyone involved in this collective work, which reflects an invaluable commitment to academic and clinical excellence. The majority of these guidelines are published in this edition, and a new update is already being prepared for inclusion in one of the upcoming issues of our journal.

It is important to highlight that this year also marks a significant renewal of our journal, with the incorporation of a new editorial committee and the creation of advisory committees at both national and international levels. These committees are composed of distinguished leaders in the field who will contribute to further elevating the academic and scientific quality of our publications, strengthening the vision and mission of this journal as a leader in the field of otolaryngology.

We extend our heartfelt recognition to both the outgoing and incoming ACORL Boards of Directors and, in particular, to the presidents who have led these terms, for facilitating the development of this work and prioritizing the implementation of these guidelines, which will become an essential foundation for the comprehensive care of our patients.

With this edition, we conclude an editorial year filled with learning and progress, and we welcome 2025, which will bring new opportunities to further advance the position of our journal. This year will see significant changes, such as the inclusion of articles in English, the publication of international contributions, and progress in international indexation processes, all of which consolidate our status as a high-quality academic reference in the field of otolaryngology.

We hope that these national guidelines will serve as a useful tool and a fundamental support for clinical decision-making throughout the country. We invite you to review and discuss them within your health services, with the aim of continuing to strengthen medical care based on the best available evidence.

As editor-in-chief, I make my email available to you for any questions or suggestions regarding the content published in this edition.

My special thanks and final acknowledgment also go to our entire editorial and administrative team of our society.