Asymptomatic microscopic hematuria in pilots
Froom, P.; Ribak, J.; Tendler, Y.; Cyjon, A.; Gross, M.
Aviation Space and Environmental Medicine 58(5): 435-437
1987
ISSN/ISBN: 0095-6562 PMID: 3593146 Document Number: 287757
Pilots were examined in order to determine whether the cumulative incidence or point prevalence of asymptomatic microscopic hematuria is associated with air duty. The cumulative incidence of recurrent microscopic hematuria over a 12-15-year period was 11.3% (17/151) in fighter pilots, 10.0% (8/80) in helicopter pilots, and 13.8% (11/80) in transport pilots. Similarly, the point prevalence of microscopic hematuria in those who had flown the day prior to the urinalysis was no higher than found in the control group. We conclude that air duty does not cause microscopc hematuria either chronically or during the day after the stress of air flight.