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Is It Safe For Me To Fly I Have A VP Shunt In My Head From A Brain Aneurysm From 2 Years Ago?

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Question : I have a VP shunt in my head from a brain aneurysm from 2 years ago is it safe for me to fly on an airplane across country
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Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (46 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
If the VP shunt is working well

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
My thoughts:
If your VP shunt is working well and if there is no other contraindication then flying should not be a problem.
But the ultimate decision should be given by your Neurosurgeon.

Please give any further details.
And ask for further relevant queries.
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Is It Safe For Me To Fly I Have A VP Shunt In My Head From A Brain Aneurysm From 2 Years Ago?

Brief Answer: If the VP shunt is working well Detailed Answer: Hi. Thanks for your query. My thoughts: If your VP shunt is working well and if there is no other contraindication then flying should not be a problem. But the ultimate decision should be given by your Neurosurgeon. Please give any further details. And ask for further relevant queries.