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Culpability of PC for Nasal Valve Collapse and Septal Perforation

asked 2 years ago by Bozo in NY. Ny
Latest answer by Oakley Smith, MD
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Had rhino 2008 resulting in ruined breathing etc. PC said caused by swelling & dismissed me. Now ENT/PSs say sidewall collapse, perforated septum. Cost $15-30k to fix. Does the #1 PC have any liability to help me pay-maybe refund surgical fee and is there any basis for law suit or insurance hellp?

2 answers to Culpability of PC for Nasal Valve Collapse and Septal Perforation

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A septal perforation after surgery is a complication. So is nasal valve collapse if it is due to weakening of the cartilage or less commonly nostril narrowing from removing nostril flesh. You sound knowledgeable and informed. I would recommend returning to your first surgeon and discussing all this with him/her. Its likely you have lost confidence in him/her and aren't interested it a repair by your first surgeon. Although it will be difficult for you, I would ask him/her a... more
Oakley Smith, MD

Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.droakleysmithrhinoplasty.com

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Culpability of PC for nasal valve collapse and septal perforation

You should discus with legal expert, an obtain 3 opinions in writing from boarded PS's. Than after you have been given guidance approach the operating surgeon to discuss. From MIAMI DR. B
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon

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