Endoscopic retrograde appendicitis therapy and aeromedical assessment for military flying personnel
10.3760/cma.j.cn113854-20250416-00058
- VernacularTitle:军事飞行人员内镜下逆行阑尾炎治疗及航空医学鉴定
- Author:
Yun LUO
1
;
Wei WANG
;
Jun WANG
;
Qian ZHANG
;
Juan LONG
;
Xiandong MENG
Author Information
1. 联勤保障部队第九四〇医院特勤科，兰州 730050
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Appendicitis;
Endoscopes;
Eligibility determination;
Military flying personnel
- From:
Chinese Journal of Aerospace Medicine
2025;36(3):219-222
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To explore the applicability of endoscopic retrograde appendicitis therapy (ERAT) and methods of aeromedical assessment of military flying personnel with appendicitis.Methods:The diagnosis, ERAT process and aeromedical assessment of 2 military flying personnel with appendicitis were analyzed while the related literature was reviewed.Results:Two military flying personnel diagnosed with appendicitis underwent ERAT after appendiceal perforation or intra-abdominal infection was ruled out. Abdominal pain was resolved within one day of ERAT while inflammatory markers were normalized within one week. Both patients returned to flight duties 1-2 weeks after the procedure. During a follow-up of over one year, both remained excellent in flight performance.Conclusions:For military flying personnel with uncomplicated appendicitis, ERAT is a safe and effective treatment. Patients can return to flight duties within 1-2 weeks of resolution of postoperative abdominal pain symptoms. Compared with traditional appendectomy, ERAT can shorten the grounding time for military flying personnel.
