Why Do Vascular Surgeons Get Sued? Analysis of Claims and Outcomes in Malpractice Litigation

Annals of Vascular Surgery
John PhairLarry Scher

Abstract

The objective of the study was to analyze causes and outcomes of malpractice claims against vascular surgeons in the United States. Cases entered into the Westlaw database from January 1, 1999 to December 31, 2014 were reviewed. Search terms "vascular" and "surgeon" were used. Data were compiled on the allegation, subject matter, and outcome of each case. Additional data including demographics of the defendant were obtained from the U.S. News Health reports on practicing physicians. Of a total of 785 cases identified from the Westlaw database using the search terms "vascular" and "surgeon", 485 (61.8%) were identified where a vascular surgeon was the defendant or expert witness. Of these, 135 (27.8%) had a vascular surgeon identified as a defendant. Among these 135 cases, 88 (65.2%) were found for the defendant with 31 (23%) and 15 (11.1%) being found for the plaintiff or settled, respectively. Of the 31 cases found for the plaintiff, the median award was $750,000 and mean award was $1,830,000. Mean time from incident to verdict was 4.8 years. The most common procedures which led to litigation were open or endovascular peripheral revascularization (PR) (14.8%), carotid interventions (CIs) (11.85%), aortic interventions (AI) (11...Continue Reading

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