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| Increased Risk Of Heart Attack In Adulthood Following Surgical Removal Of The Tonsils And Appendix During Childhood |
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The surgical removal of the appendix and tonsils before the age of 20 was associated with an increased risk of premature heart attack in a large population study performed in Sweden.(1) Tonsillectomy increased the risk by 44% (hazard ratio 1.44) and appendectomy by 33% (HR 1.33)... Read more: Ear, Nose and Throat News From Medical News Today
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