Brazilian President Undergoes Emergency Surgery After Brain Bleed
Brazil’s president is recovering in intensive care following emergency surgery to address a brain bleed. The procedure, a successful craniotomy, was performed early Tuesday morning at one of the country’s top hospitals in São Paulo.
Domestic Accident Linked to Hemorrhage
Doctors attribute the intracranial hemorrhage to a domestic accident the 79-year-old leader suffered in October. At the time, he fell while showering in his official residence, requiring stitches and leading to the cancellation of a trip to a BRICS summit.
Emergency Transfer and Surgery
After complaining of headaches on Monday night, the president was admitted to a hospital in Brasília. Following the discovery of the brain bleed, he was immediately transferred over 620 miles (1,000 kilometers) south to the specialized facility in São Paulo, where a team of neurosurgeons performed the intricate operation.
Emerging from Surgery
According to a statement released by the hospital and shared on the president’s social media channels, the procedure was conducted “without complications.” He is currently under observation and reportedly stable, described as “well” by medical staff.
Aide Provides Encouraging Update
An aide, speaking to the press, offered a reassuring update on the president’s condition: “He wakes up [feeling] groggy, goes back to sleep, wakes up [again]… Everything as expected,” the aide shared.
Awaiting Further Details
A press conference is scheduled for Tuesday morning, during which medical professionals are expected to provide a more detailed account of the president’s condition and prognosis.
