Health network says there is no apparent connection between the two deaths
McMaster Children’s Hospital has halted tonsil and adenoid surgeries after two children died following the procedures.
One of them died the day after their surgery and the other child died nine days after their procedure.The health network says there is no apparent connection between the two deaths but they are pausing surgeries “out of an abundance of caution” while outside experts review the pediatric tonsil and adenoid surgery program.
The hospital says it is in the process of contacting patients and their families about upcoming scheduled surgeries.
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