Young’s operation is done for: March 2013
Correct Answer: Atrophic rhinitis
Description: Ans. A: Atrophic rhinitis Young's operation is a surgery designed for the treatment of atrophic rhinitis. The surgical procedure involves closure of the nasal cavity affected with atrophic rhinitis by creating mucocutaneous flaps. These flaps are sutured together in two layers: first the mucosal layer, then the skin layer. The nasal cavity is kept closed for a period of 6 months or later; then an examination is done - if the crusts have disappeared, a revision surgery is performed and the nasal cavity is reopened
Category:
ENT
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now