Which of the following is known as “Gateway of tears”?
Correct Answer: Killian's dehiscence
Description: Inferior constrictor muscle has two pas: Thryopharygeus with oblique fibres Cricopharyngeus with transverse fibres Between these two pas exists a potential gap called Killian&;s Dehiscence also called "Gateway of tears" - As perforation can occur at this site during esophagectomy. (Ref: Textbook of diseases of ENT, PL Dhingra, 7th edition, pg no. 310)
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