# 33. A 2-year-old boy with fever and a sore throat suddenly develops progressive inspiratory stridor and shortness of breath. During an emergency tracheostomy of the c is inadvertently incised. Which of the following additional structures is most likely damaged? A) Esophagus OB) Thoracic duct OC) Thymus OD) Thyroid gland OE) Vagus nerve

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33. A 2-year-old boy with fever and a sore throat suddenly develops progressive inspiratory stridor and shortness of breath. During an emergency tracheostomy of the c
is inadvertently incised. Which of the following additional structures is most likely damaged?
A) Esophagus
OB) Thoracic duct
OC) Thymus
OD) Thyroid gland
OE) Vagus nerve
Transcribed Image Text:# 33. A 2-year-old boy with fever and a sore throat suddenly develops progressive inspiratory stridor and shortness of breath. During an emergency tracheostomy of the c is inadvertently incised. Which of the following additional structures is most likely damaged? A) Esophagus OB) Thoracic duct OC) Thymus OD) Thyroid gland OE) Vagus nerve
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