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An Analysis of Malpractice Litigation and Expert Witnesses in Plastic Surgery.

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: Plastic surgery litigation tends to favor defendants. Most litigation involves breast surgery, liposuction, and body contouring. The type of procedure and alleged claim affect case success. Parties with a plastic surgeon as an expert witness tend to be more successful in litigation.

Source: Europe PMC (PubMed Central)

Authors: Paul J Therattil, Stella Chung, Aditya Sood, Mark S Granick, Edward S Lee

Institution: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

Language: English

Topic: Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues

Subfield: Law

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2990901025

FWCI: 19.1

Cites: 18

Cited by: 34

Related to: 10