Which of the following nerves are injured In submandibular gland excision except, may be affected except: (A) Lingual nerve, (B) Hypoglossal nerve, (C) Marginal mandibular division of facial nerve, (D) Glossopharyngeal nerve
Answer is D. Lingual , hypoglossal nerves are injured if gland is adherent. (deep).
Cervical and mandibular division of facial nerve are injured (superficial).