The role of surgeon error in withdrawal of postoperative life support.

Margaret L. Schwarze; Andrew J. Redmann; Karen J. Brasel; Caleb Alexander

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The role of surgeon error in withdrawal of postoperative life support.

September 26, 2012

Schwarze ML, Redmann AJ, Brasel KJ, et al. Ann Surg. 2012;256(1):10-5.

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Through the use of clinical vignettes, this study revealed that surgeons were less willing to withdraw life-supporting therapy following elective surgery in which patients experienced complications from surgeon error.

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