In submandibular gland excision all of the following nerves may be affected except
Ans. (c) Glossopharyngeal nerveRef: Bailey and Love 27th edition Page 780The following nerves are at risk during Submandibular surgery:2 Superficial nerves:* Marginal Mandibular branch of Facial nerve* Rarely Cervical Branch of Facial nerve* 2 Deep Cranial nerves:* Lingual Nerve* Hypoglossal nerve
Lingual nerve
Hypoglossal nerve
Glossopharyngeal nerve
Mandibular division of trigeminal nerve
Salivary Gland