Abstract:BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Approaches to management of intracranial aneurysms are inconsistent, in part due to apprehension relating to potential malpractice claims. The purpose of this article was to review the causes of action underlying medical malpractice lawsuits related to the diagnosis and management of intracranial aneurysms and to identify the factors associated and their outcomes.
MATERIALS AND METHODS:We consulted 2 large legal databases in the United States to search for cases in which there were jury… Show more
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