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Question 53#

Neck dissections:

A. There is a proven survival benefit in performing elective neck dissections for thick melanomas (>4mm Breslow thickness) of the head and neck
B. A modified radical neck dissection is one in which five lymph nodes of the neck are excised along with the sternomastoid muscle, the spinal accessory nerve and the internal jugular vein
C. Air embolus is a common complication of neck dissections
D. May lead to a hoarse voice postoperatively
E. The marginal mandibular nerve lies superficial to the platysma

Correct Answer is D

Comment:

May lead to a hoarse voice postoperatively.