Medical waiver for flying after microvascular decompression for hemifacial spasm

Ori Wand; Alon Grossman; Amit Assa; Dror Tal; Avi Shupak

doi:10.3357/ASEM.2943.2011

Medical waiver for flying after microvascular decompression for hemifacial spasm

Ori Wand, Alon Grossman, Amit Assa, Dror Tal, Avi Shupak

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Abstract

Background: Microvascular decompression has become the treatment of choice for hemifacial spasm. Post-surgical symptoms of vestibular dysfunction may appear, but are mostly transient. The unique occupational demands of military aviators necessitate complete otoneurological evaluation after vestibular insults to allow safe return to fl ying duties. Case Report: We present a case of a military jet-fi ghter pilot who developed transient vertigo and disequilibrium after microvascular decompression for hemifacial spasm. Resolution of symptoms and complete recovery as documented by vestibular bedside and laboratory tests allowed us to grant the pilot full solo fl ying privileges.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	137-139
Number of pages	3
Journal	Aviation Space and Environmental Medicine
Volume	82
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3357/ASEM.2943.2011
State	Published - 1 Feb 2011
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Aviation
Flight
HFS
MVD
Military
Vertigo
Vestibular dysfunction

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Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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Medical waiver for flying after microvascular decompression for hemifacial spasm

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