This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Miscellaneous ENT, Subject name: ENT
Nerve damaged in radical mastoidectomy is 
Select and explain. 
A. Facial nerve, B. Cochlear nerve, C. Vestibular nerve, D. Mandibular nerve
A: Facial nerve
Answer: A: Facial nerve 
Explanation: Facial nerve is involved in radical mastoidectomy Facial paralysis is the complication Ref: Dhingra 7e pg 460