| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4126549 | Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery | 2008 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Approximately half of both New York state claims and court cases involved death or devastating morbidity, mostly related to airway complications, resulting in large awards. Tonsillectomy is a source of uncommon but potentially high-dollar-value litigation exposure to the surgeon, often attributable to non-surgical complications.
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Authors
Luc G.T. MD, Seth M. MD, Shari D. MD, David R. MD, David J.S. JD, Alvin MD, Arnold MD,