Medicolegal Issues in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery and Complications

被引:6
作者
Stankiewicz, James A. [1 ]
Hotaling, Jeffrey [1 ]
机构
[1] Loyola Univ, Med Ctr, Dept Otolaryngol Head & Neck Surg, Div Rhinol & Sinus Surg, Maywood, IL 60153 USA
关键词
Complications; Malpractice; Prevention; Injury; Blindness; Brain injury; Diplopia; HISTOPATHOLOGY;
D O I
10.1016/j.otc.2015.05.014
中图分类号
R76 [耳鼻咽喉科学];
学科分类号
100213 ;
摘要
Complications occur during and after endoscopic sinus surgery. Complications leading to temporary or most commonly permanent injury often are involved in litigation for malpractice. This article concentrates on areas of importance that are considered during medicolegal deliberations.
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页数:12
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