41.   Reserve offensive lineman Ed Wilkins, who had throat surgery last week to open his breathing passages, was also missing.

42.   That announcement was delayed first by his slow recovery from throat surgery, and then by his prolonged negotiations with California legislators to end a state budget stalemate.

43.   The tool was developed about five years ago for throat surgery, Krespi said.

44.   After disclosing his candidacy, Wilson underwent throat surgery that kept him voiceless for the first three months of his campaign.

45.   After disclosing his candidacy, Wilson underwent throat surgery that kept him voiceless for three months.

46.   The captain of the London Broncos underwent throat surgery on Monday after being hurt in the Super League match against Bradford Bulls.