Can I Fly Safely with an Orbital Blow Out?

May 28, 2010
Asked By:dakine46 in ca

Left Orbital Floor Blowout Fracture w/ Minimal Displacement identified. Minimal Intraorbital Fat Extends Into Fracture defect. No Extra Muscle entrapment Identified by CT. orbits appear normal. Specifically, globes, optic nerves & extracular muscles appear normal. Minimal anter inferior left orbital emphysema is present.

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Answer: Flying after orbital blow out

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August 11, 2010

Answer: No problem

August 11, 2010

Answer: No problem

May 28, 2010

Answer: No contraindications for Flying with small floor of orbit fracture

May 28, 2010

Answer: No contraindications for Flying with small floor of orbit fracture

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