Malpractice in head and neck surgery: a review of cases.

Objective: To examine the sources of litigation related to the practice of head and neck surgery.

Study Design: Analysis of malpractice claims directly related to the diagnosis and treatment of head and neck disease provided by 16 medical liability insurance companies.

Setting: Not applicable.

A review of malpractice cases after tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy.

Objective: To examine sources of litigation following tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy.

Study Design: Analysis of malpractice claims filed after tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy provided by 16 medical liability insurance companies.

Setting: Not applicable.