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My Father An 87 Yo Diabetic/hypertensive But Generally Well Taken

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Posted on Wed, 2 Oct 2019
Question: My father an 87 yo diabetic/hypertensive but generally well taken care of had in July a surgical intervention for severe chronic sinusitis. It resulted in a perforated Cribiform plate . Due to complications of a Aspergilliosis infection he lost the right eyesight and has a ophthalmic vein thrombosis. He had to have a craniotomy in mid August of this year due to collection of infection under the frontal lobes (in between hemispheres). When would it be safe to fly commercial airlines?
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
He may need up to 8 weeks before flying.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

Usually, people may wait up to 4 weeks after craniotomy before flying.
He may be recovered by 4 weeks after craniotomy but taking count that he is diabetic and suffering also from hypertension he may need to take a longer time to full recovery about 8 weeks.

Also, he should take the medications regularly to keep diabetes send blood pressure within the normal range.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

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My Father An 87 Yo Diabetic/hypertensive But Generally Well Taken

Brief Answer: He may need up to 8 weeks before flying. Detailed Answer: Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service. I read your query and here is my advice. Usually, people may wait up to 4 weeks after craniotomy before flying. He may be recovered by 4 weeks after craniotomy but taking count that he is diabetic and suffering also from hypertension he may need to take a longer time to full recovery about 8 weeks. Also, he should take the medications regularly to keep diabetes send blood pressure within the normal range. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.