Iatrogenic complications from chronic ear surgery.
Iatrogenic complications can and do occur in ear surgery. Whether the surgery is undertaken to treat chronic infectious disease or for other purposes (eg, for cochlear implants, shunts, or skull base approaches), the key to avoiding iatrogenic injuries and untoward events is attention to detail. Knowledge of what to do when the unexpected happens is the key to minimizing any negative outcome for the patient.
Weber
Peter C
PC
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 9500 Euclid Avenue, A71, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA. weberp@ccf.org
D001808:Blood Vessels / Q000293:injuries; D020212:Carotid Artery Injuries / Q000209:etiology; D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D008416:Mastoid / Q000601:surgery; D013497:Sural Nerve / Q000637:transplantation; D013536:Suture Techniques