Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners
Decision Considerations - Aerospace Medical Dispositions
Item 38. Abdomen and Viscera and Anus Conditions
| Disease/Condition | Class | Evaluation Data | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colitis (Ulcerative, Regional Enteritis or Crohn's disease) | All | Submit all pertinent medical information and current status report, include duration of symptoms, name and dosage of drugs and side effects | Initial Special Issuance - Requires FAA Decision Followup Special Issuances - See AASI Protocol |
| Cirrhosis (Alcoholic) | All | See Substance Dependence/Abuse Protocol | Requires FAA Decision |
| Cirrhosis (Non-Alcoholic) | All | Submit all pertinent medical records, current status report, to include history of encephalopathy; PT/PTT; albumin; liver enzymes; bilirubin; CBC; and other testing deemed necessary | Requires FAA Decision |
| Colitis (Ulcerative, Regional Enteritis or Crohn's disease) | All | Submit all pertinent medical information and current status report, include duration of symptoms, name and dosage of drugs and side effects | Initial Special Issuance - Requires FAA Decision Followup Special Issuances - See AASI Protocol |
| Hepatitis | All | Submit all pertinent medical records, current status report to include any other testing deemed necessary | If disease is resolved without sequela - Issue Otherwise - Requires FAA Decision |
| Hepatitis C | All | Review all pertinent medical information and current status report, include duration of symptoms, name and dosage of drugs and side effects | If disease is resolved without sequela - Issue. If applicant has chronic Hepatitis C, see Hepatitis C - Chronic Worksheet (PDF). If Airman meets all certification criteria - Issue. All others require FAA decision. Submit all evaluation data. Initial Special Issuance - Requires FAA Decision Followup Special Issuances - See AASI Protocol |
| Inguinal, Ventral or Hiatal Hernia | All | Document history and findings | If symptomatic; likely to cause any degree of obstruction - Requires FAA Decision Otherwise - Issue |
| Liver Transplant | All | Submit all pertinent medical information and current status report, include duration of symptoms, name and dosage of drugs and side effects | Requires FAA Decision |
| Peptic Ulcer | All | See Peptic Ulcer Protocol | Requires FAA Decision |
| Splenomegaly | All | Provide hematologic workup | Requires FAA Decision |
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