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Litigation in Otolaryngology

Minimizing Liability and Preventing Adverse Outcomes

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Editors:
  1. Jean Anderson Eloy

    1. Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, USA

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  2. Peter F. Svider

    1. Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, USA

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  3. Soly Baredes

    1. Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, USA

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  4. Shawn P. Kelly

    1. Kelly,, Rode & Kelly, LLP, Mineola, USA

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  • Includes expert perspectives from both otolaryngologists and attorneys

  • Discusses the evolving healthcare system and changes that may impact future practice

  • One of few texts specifically focused on malpractice in otolarygology

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Table of contents (20 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xi
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  2. Overview of Malpractice Litigation in Otolaryngology

    • Peter F. Svider, Shawn P. Kelly, Soly Baredes, Jean Anderson Eloy
    Pages 1-10

  3. History of Malpractice Litigation in the United States

    • Sei Y. Chung, Christina H. Fang, Jordon G. Grube, Jean Anderson Eloy
    Pages 11-19

  4. Pearls for Preventing Litigation

    • Aron Kandinov, Peter F. Svider
    Pages 21-27

  5. Informed Consent in Otolaryngology

    • Christina H. Fang, Sei Y. Chung, Jordon G. Grube, Wayne D. Hsueh, Soly Baredes, Jean Anderson Eloy
    Pages 29-36

  6. Review of Clinical Settings in Otolaryngology Malpractice Litigation

    • Guy Talmor, Soly Baredes
    Pages 37-49

  7. Understanding Your Malpractice Insurance Policy

    • Michael Zaki, Robert LaSala, Donald Saltmarsh, Amos Gern, Jean Anderson Eloy
    Pages 51-57

  8. Malpractice in Outpatient Otolaryngology

    • Curtis Hanba, Seth Janus
    Pages 59-64

  9. Malpractice in Head and Neck Surgery

    • Michael Bobian, Joshua D. Hornig
    Pages 65-77

  10. Malpractice in Otology

    • Erika McCarty Walsh
    Pages 79-85

  11. Malpractice in Skull Base Surgery

    • Pedrom C. Sioshansi, Tiffany Chen, Seilesh C. Babu
    Pages 87-110

  12. Minimizing Liability and Malpractice in Laryngology and Voice Surgery

    • Curtis Hanba, George Goding Jr
    Pages 111-116

  13. Malpractice in Rhinology

    • Jordon G. Grube, Sei Y. Chung, Christina H. Fang, Wayne D. Hsueh, Jean Anderson Eloy
    Pages 117-125

  14. Malpractice in Pediatric Otolaryngology

    • Anthony Sheyn, Andrew Maroda, Jenn McLevy-Bazanella, Jerome T. Thompson
    Pages 127-132

  15. Litigation and Obstructive Sleep Apnea

    • Kenny D. Rodriguez, Andrew P. Johnson
    Pages 133-140

  16. Malpractice Considerations in Head and Neck Microvascular Reconstruction

    • Amishav Y. Bresler, Richard Chan Woo Park
    Pages 141-151

  17. Litigation in Facial Trauma

    • Jacob I. Tower, Boris Paskhover
    Pages 153-159

  18. Malpractice in Aesthetic Surgery and Procedures

    • Jared Johnson, Michael A. Carron
    Pages 161-171

  19. Anesthesia-Related Considerations in Malpractice Litigation

    • Gregory L. Barinsky, Anna Pashkova
    Pages 173-177

  20. Expert Witness Testimony

    • Peter F. Svider
    Pages 179-184
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About this book

This text, edited by experienced academic and private otolaryngologists at different points in their careers, as well as an attorney, reviews the current literature related to otolaryngology malpractice litigation, and discusses strategies to decrease liability and enhance patient safety. It examines the most recent trial decisions in otolaryngology and determines which procedures are most commonly litigated in the current medicolegal environment. The text provides otolaryngologists with tips and pearls on how to prevent malpractice litigation, and discusses key actions to take when faced with malpractice litigation. Strategies for minimizing liability as well as the factors brought up in malpractice litigation related to otolaryngology – head and neck surgery are also discussed.

Litigation In Otolaryngology will be a useful resource for all involved in the care of otolaryngologic patients (physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, etc.), those concerned with the legal aspect of such care (including malpractice attorneys), and healthcare policy makers.




Editors and Affiliations

  • Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, USA

    Jean Anderson Eloy, Soly Baredes

  • Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, USA

    Peter F. Svider

  • Kelly,, Rode & Kelly, LLP, Mineola, USA

    Shawn P. Kelly

About the editors

Jean Anderson Eloy, MD, FACS, FARS
Dr. Eloy is currently Professor and Vice Chair of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. He serves as the Director of Rhinology and Sinus Surgery, Director of Otolaryngology Research, and Co-Director of the Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery Program. Dr. Eloy also has joint appointments as Professor of Neurological Surgery and Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. He is currently the Vice President of the New Jersey Academy of Otolaryngology/New Jersey Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery and the Chair and Chief of Service at Saint Barnabas Medical Center. His clinical/surgical interests and area of expertise include medical and surgical management of refractory rhinosinusitis, endoscopic management of sinonasal neoplasia, cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea, ventral skull base lesions, endoscopic revision sinus surgery, and computer – aided sinus surgery. 


Peter F. Svider, MD – Fellow, Rhinology, Sinus, and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Svider is Dr. Eloy’s current fellow and has published numerous manuscripts on Malpractice in Otolaryngology.


Soly Baredes, MD, FACS – Chairman, Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Baredes is Dr. Eloy’s Colleague and has co-authored numerous manuscripts in Malpractice in Otolaryngology.


Mr. Shawn Kelly, JD – Mr. Kelly is an attorney with over 30 years of experience in medical malpractice. He has been a collaborator of Dr. Eloy, and has been a co-panelists on Otolaryngology Malpractice with Dr. Eloy at the AAO-HNSF Meeting over the years.



Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Litigation in Otolaryngology

  • Book Subtitle: Minimizing Liability and Preventing Adverse Outcomes

  • Editors: Jean Anderson Eloy, Peter F. Svider, Soly Baredes, Shawn P. Kelly

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-64418-5

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2021

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-64417-8Published: 21 April 2021

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-64420-8Published: 22 April 2022

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-64418-5Published: 20 April 2021

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XI, 195

  • Number of Illustrations: 3 b/w illustrations, 1 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Otorhinolaryngology, Medical Law

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