Katzav J, Lippy W H, Shamiss A, Davidson B Z
Israel Air Force Aeromedical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel.
Am J Otol. 1996 Nov;17(6):847-9.
Between 1977 and 1995, nine stapedectomies using the Robinson-vein graft technique were performed in six high-performance airplane pilots diagnosed with otosclerosis. All of them returned to full active duty after stapedectomy without any vestibular symptoms. These cases illustrate that it can be safe for fighter or test pilots to return to full flight status after stapedectomy. These cases also suggest that full flight status can be reinstated as soon as 3 months after stapedectomy without endangering flight safety.
1977年至1995年间，对6名被诊断为耳硬化症的高性能飞机飞行员实施了9例采用罗宾逊静脉移植技术的镫骨切除术。所有患者在镫骨切除术后均恢复了完全现役状态，且无任何前庭症状。这些病例表明，战斗机飞行员或试飞员在镫骨切除术后恢复完全飞行状态可能是安全的。这些病例还表明，镫骨切除术后3个月即可恢复完全飞行状态，而不会危及飞行安全。
