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Article outlining the regrowth of tonsils after their removal 40 years ago is a rare phenomenon and not the usual outcome of the procedure.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 3, 2025 Source:More Popsicles, please: Your tonsils can grow back
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Law of unintended negative health consequences rears its head in tonsillectomy study.
Health Headlines Commentary for June 12, 2018 Source: Tonsil and adenoid removal associated with respiratory, allergic and infectious disease Reference: Association of Long-Term Risk of Respiratory, Allergic, and Infectious Diseases With Removal of Adenoids and Tonsils in Childhood. JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery, 2018; DOI: 10.1001/jamaoto.2018.0614
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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