title: Medicolegal Issues in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery and Complications.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Division of Rhinology and Sinus Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, 2160 South First Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153, USA. Electronic address: jstank@lumc.edu.
authors.forename: James A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Stankiewicz
authors.affiliation: Division of Rhinology and Sinus Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, 2160 South First Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153, USA.
authors.forename: Jeffrey
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hotaling
mesh_terms: D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000209:etiology; D057189:Checklist; D003142:Communication; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D016365:Liability, Legal / Q000191:economics*; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D009915:Orbit / Q000293:injuries; D010036:Otolaryngology; D010256:Paranasal Sinuses / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy
keywords: Blindness; Brain injury; Complications; Diplopia; Injury; Malpractice; Prevention