Pearls and pitfalls: medico-legal considerations for sinus surgery.

Purpose Of Review: Patients being treated for chronic rhinosinusitis, whether via medical or surgical means, account for a significant percentage of all medical malpractice claims against otolaryngologists. In this study, we present suggestions to help otolaryngologists safeguard against unnecessary claims.

Recent Findings: A significant proportion of malpractice claims associated with sinus surgery refer to failure of the physician to provide proper and complete informed consent.