During a radical neck dissection, all of the following may be performed except:

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A myringotomy is a procedure to create a small hole in the eardrum to drain excess fluid. This procedure is not related to a radical neck dissection, which is a surgical procedure to remove lymph nodes, muscles, and other tissues in the neck. The other options (B, C, and D) are all possible procedures that may be performed during a radical neck dissection depending on the extent of the cancer and the involvement of nearby tissues.

During a Radical Neck Dissection, All of the Following May