Brazil President Undergoes Emergency Brain Surgery
Brazilian President Lula Undergoes Emergency Brain Surgery After fall
São Paulo, Brazil - Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva underwent emergency brain surgery Tuesday after a brain bleed was discovered during a routine MRI.
The surgery,performed at the Sírio-Libanês Hospital in São Paulo,was completed “without complications,” according too a hospital statement. Officials said the president is doing well considering the circumstances.
The bleed is believed to be a result of a fall Lula suffered in October at his official residence, the Alvorada Palace in Brasília. The 79-year-old president fell in the shower and was forced to cancel several trips and take a leave of absence for recovery.
Lula was readmitted to the hospital Monday after complaining of headaches. When the bleed was detected, he was transferred to São Paulo for the surgery.
A press conference is scheduled for Tuesday morning to provide further details on the president’s condition.
Brazilian President Lula Recovering After Emergency Brain Surgery
NewsDirect3.com – Following a routine MRI that revealed a brain bleed, brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva underwent emergency surgery on Tuesday at the Sírio-Libanês Hospital in São Paulo.
According to a statement released by the hospital, the procedure was completed successfully “without complications.” Officials have assured the public that the president is in good spirits given the circumstances.
The cause of the bleed is believed to be a fall President Lula experienced in October at the Alvorada Palace in Brasília. The 79-year-old president had initially sustained the injury during a shower, leading to the cancellation of several scheduled appearances and a period of recuperation.
After complaining of headaches on Monday, the president was readmitted to the hospital before being transferred to São Paulo for the urgent surgery. A press conference is scheduled for Tuesday morning to provide further updates on President Lula’s condition.