In submandibular gland excision all of the following nerves may be affected except: (A) Lingual nerve, (B) Hypoglossal nerve, (C) Glossopharyngeal nerve, (D) Mandibular division of trigeminal nerve
Answer is C. Ans. (c) Glossopharyngeal nerveRef: Bailey and Love 27th edition Page 780The following nerves are at risk during Submandibular surgery:2 Superficial nerves:* Marginal Mandibular branch of Facial nerve* Rarely Cervical Branch of Facial nerve* 2 Deep Cranial nerves:* Lingual Nerve* Hypoglossal nerve