Seven in 8 children’s tonsillectomies are unnecessary
A new study has found that seven in every eight children who have their tonsils removed are unlikely to benefit from the operation.
A new study has found that seven in every eight children who have their tonsils removed are unlikely to benefit from the operation.
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