This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Diagnostic and operative ENT, Subject name: ENT
Commonest postoperative complication of tonsillectomy is 
Select and explain. 
A. Palatal palsy, B. Haemorrhage, C. Injury to uvula, D. Infection
B: Haemorrhage
Answer: B: Haemorrhage 
Explanation: Commonest postoperative complication of tonsillectomy is haemorrhage Haemorrhage may be primary, secondary and reactionary haemorrhage Primary haemorrhage occurs at the time of operation Reactionary haemorrhage occurs within a period of 24 hrs Secondary haemorrhage occurs 5-10th postoperative day Re: Textbook of Ear, Nose and Throat, Dhingra, 6th Edition; Pg no: 430