Young's operation is done for

NEET PG
#1

Young’s operation is done for
a) Allergic rhinitis
b) Atropic rhinitis
c) Vasomotor rhinitis
d) Idiopathic rhinitis
Correct Answer - B
Ans. is ‘b’ i.e., Atrophic rhinitis [Ref Dhingra 5th/e p. 171;
Essential otolaryngology 2"d/e p. 523]
Surgical treatment of Atrophic rhinitis

  1. Young’s operation
  2. Modified Young’s operation
  3. Narrowing of the nasal cavity by (Lautenslagers operation)
  4. Lautenslagers operation