Publication Name	World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
Manuscript ID	78158
Country	United States

Category	Otorhinolaryngology
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Medical malpractice litigation involving otolaryngology residents and fellows: A case-based 30-year review
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Neeraj V Suresh, Viraj N Shah, Christian G Fritz, Jessica R Griff, Shreni Shah, Arjun Watane, Ravi S Parikh and Elizabeth A Nicolli
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Christian G Fritz, BSc, Research Fellow, Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, 800 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States. christian.g.fritz@gmail.com
Key Words	Malpractice; Otolaryngology; Education; Trainees; Litigation; Quality improvement
Core Tip	Prior reports indicate that surgeons will face at least one malpractice lawsuit during their career. Malpractice suits and the threat thereof may pose a significant psychological burden on young otolaryngologists. Preparation for such a situation should be embedded into residency curricula, yet no prior study has reported on this topic otolaryngology trainee litigation on a state/federal level. The reported cases highlight the importance of thorough informed consent, proper diagnosis/management, and clear communication between attending physicians and trainees. Incorporating these seminal cases into the existing literature would support preemptive educational efforts and provide evidence-based insight for trainees in a legal predicament.
Citation	Suresh NV, Shah VN, Fritz CG, Griff JR, Shah S, Watane A, Parikh RS, Nicolli EA. Medical malpractice litigation involving otolaryngology residents and fellows: A case-based 30-year review. World J Otorhinolaryngol 2022; 9(1): 1-11

Received	2022-06-11 18:15
Peer-Review Started	2022-06-11 18:18
To Make the First Decision
Return for Revision	2022-06-27 10:22
Revised	2022-07-09 15:57
Second Decision	2022-08-08 03:09
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Company Editor-in-Chief	2022-08-18 00:10
Articles in Press	2022-08-18 00:10
Publication Fee Transferred
Edit the Manuscript by Language Editor
Typeset the Manuscript	2022-09-20 01:30

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