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 |
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Pages (from-to) | 137-139 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Aviation Space and Environmental Medicine |
Volume | 82 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Aviation
- Flight
- HFS
- MVD
- Military
- Vertigo
- Vestibular dysfunction
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health