Tonsillectomy Reconsidered
The perception of tonsillectomies shifted dramatically throughout the 20th century as emerging studies began to question their efficacy. Many procedures were found to be incomplete, and the understanding of what constitutes a "diseased" tonsil became increasingly ambiguous. This evolution highlights the significant lag between scientific research and its application in medical practice, as pediatricians continued to recommend tonsillectomies despite growing skepticism.In this clip
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Ep 134 Tonsils: Underestimated and underappreciated
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