[Malpractice in otorhinolaryngology. Report of experiences of the Board of Arbitration in Hannover].

In this article we report on the observations of an arbitration board for medical indemnity problems. The task of this board is to settle disputes concerning the reproach of medical malpractice privately. The producers of the arbitration board are explained. In a survey the proceedings with claims against otorhinolaryngologists are presented. Iatrogenic damages were most often seen after nasal sinus surgery. Recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy after thyroidectomy, spinal accessory palsy after posterior triangle operations and complications after intramuscular injections are frequent iatrogenic injuries of general interest.