ENT Oropharynx 00ae69c2 Haemorrhage during tonsillectomy is usually from: A Maxillary aery B Paratonsillar vein C Lingual aery D Middle meningeal aery High-Yield Explanation The most common site of haemorrhage following tonsillectomy is venous from external palatine vein i.e. the paratonsillar vein.