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
Answer is D. 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