Problem tonsilotomii w ujęciu Teodora Herynga (1847-1925), Jana Sędziaka (1861-1932) i Ludwika Rydygiera (1850-1920)

The silhouettes of such Polish famous doctor as Teodor Heryng (1847-1925), Jan Sędziak (1861-1932) and Ludwik Rydygier (1850-1920) are presented first of all. The Heryng's publication “The hypertrophy of tonsils, the conditions of origin and surgical treatment” was a matter of dispute of those doctors. The sharp polemics refered especially postoperating haemmorhages are depicted widely.