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Going Under
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A teenage boy went into surgery for a broken arm and emerged with brain damage. His mother was determined to figure out what had happened. By Sarah Zhang From the November 2026 issue. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news: http://theatlantic.com/listen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices