2 children die after tonsil, adenoid surgeries at McMaster Children's Hospital in Hamilton
Two children have died after tonsil and/or adenoid surgery at McMaster Children's Hospital, the Hamilton hospital says, adding it's pausing such procedures as a precaution while doing a "comprehensive" review.
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Two children have died after tonsil and/or adenoid surgery at McMaster Children's Hospital, the Hamilton hospital says, adding it's pausing such procedures as a precaution while doing a "comprehensive" review.