[Fitness for flying despite laryngectomy]

Laryngorhinootologie. 1994 Dec;73(12):654-5. doi: 10.1055/s-2007-997216.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Fitness for flying following laryngectomy is an outstanding result of reintegration. Similar cases are not described in the literature. The pilot had to pass a lot of tests before he was allowed return to his place in the cockpit.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aerospace Medicine*
  • Aircraft
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / rehabilitation*
  • Humans
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Laryngectomy / rehabilitation*
  • Male
  • Neck Dissection / rehabilitation
  • Rehabilitation, Vocational*
  • Speech, Esophageal*