During tonsillectomy, which of the following structure is NOT injured
Correct Answer: External carotid aery
Description: STRUCTURES DAMAGED DURING TONSILLECTOMY: - Tonsil is supplied by Tonsillar branch of facial aery - Para-tonsillar vein is also present which may bleed heavily in procedure of tonsillectomy - Glossopharyngeal nerve supplying that area of palate is at the floor of tonsil bed - can be compromised - Superior pharyngeal constrictor is related to fascia
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