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ENT Oral cavity & Oesophagus 678edc90

Which of the following is known as "Gateway of tears"?

A
Killian's dehiscence
B
Rathke's pouch
C
Waldeyer's ring
D
Sinus of Morgagni
High-Yield Explanation
Inferior constrictor muscle has two pas: Thryopharygeus with oblique fibres Cricopharyngeus with transverse fibres Between these two pas exists a potential gap called Killian&;s Dehiscence also called "Gateway of tears" - As perforation can occur at this site during esophagectomy. (Ref: Textbook of diseases of ENT, PL Dhingra, 7th edition, pg no. 310)

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