Dr. Barry Dworkin

Tonsillectomies offer only modest short-term reduction of repeat infections compared to warthful waiting

Health Headlines Commentary for January 17, 2017

Source:

Tonsillectomy improved throat infections in short-term, review finds

Tonsillectomy may have short-term benefits in recurrent throat infection

Reference:

Tonsillectomy Versus Watchful Waiting for Recurrent Throat Infection: A Systematic Review

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