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Anatomy JIPMER 2019 857824c2

During tonsillectomy, which of the following structure is NOT injured

A
Glossopharyngeal nerve
B
Paratonsillar vein
C
Tonsillar branch of facial aery
D
External carotid aery
High-Yield Explanation
STRUCTURES DAMAGED DURING TONSILLECTOMY: - Tonsil is supplied by Tonsillar branch of facial aery - Para-tonsillar vein is also present which may bleed heavily in procedure of tonsillectomy - Glossopharyngeal nerve supplying that area of palate is at the floor of tonsil bed - can be compromised - Superior pharyngeal constrictor is related to fascia

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