McMaster Children's Hospital in Hamilton, Canada, resumes tonsil and adenoid surgeries on October 7 after a four-month halt due to two post-surgery deaths.
McMaster Children's Hospital in Hamilton, Canada, will resume tonsil and adenoid surgeries on October 7 after a four-month halt following the deaths of two children post-surgery. An independent review found no specific issues with the surgical program. The hospital is now scheduling delayed surgeries and will implement policy changes based on internal reviews. Last year, 5.8% of the 584 pediatric surgeries resulted in emergency department returns.
September 30, 2024
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