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Tonsillectomy: A reappraisal of its role in the prophylaxis of first attacks of rheumatic fever and acute glomerular nephritis


M. Nissenbaum

Abstract

A survey was carried out to investigate the role of tonsillectomy in the prevention of  first attacks of rheumatic fever and acute glomerular nephritis. The conclusion is that tonsillectomy carried out after giving due consideration to age, family history and  history of recurrent tonsillitis, may provide an effective method for the prevention of  first attacks of rheumatic fever.

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eISSN: 2078-5135
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