Ann Oto Rhinol Laryn
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Ann Oto Rhinol Laryn · May 2012
Analysis of clinical negligence claims following tonsillectomy in England 1995 to 2010.
We determined the characteristics of medical negligence claims following tonsillectomy. ⋯ Clinical negligence claims following tonsillectomy have a high success rate. Although postoperative bleeding is the most common cause of negligence claims, a significant proportion of claims are due to rare complications of surgery. Informed consent should be tailored to the individual patient and should include a discussion of common and serious complications.