Surgery During surgical excision of the parotid gland the following structures may be damaged: A Lesser occipital nerve, hypoglossal nerve, chorda tympani B Facial nerve and auriculotemporal nerve C Submandibular duct D Cervical fascia 💡 Explanation During surgical excision of the parotid gland the following structures may be damaged: ✓ Correct Answer: B. Facial nerve and auriculotemporal nerve