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Brazil's Lula Undergoes Surgery for Brain Hemorrhage After Fall - News Directory 3

Brazil’s Lula Undergoes Surgery for Brain Hemorrhage After Fall

December 10, 2024 Catherine Williams World
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Original source: elpais.com

Brazilian President Lula⁢ Undergoes emergency‍ Brain Surgery

São Paulo, Brazil – Brazilian President‍ Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva underwent emergency surgery Tuesday too address a brain hemorrhage stemming from a fall he suffered‍ at his home in October.

the 79-year-old⁤ leader is⁢ currently ⁢in the intensive care unit⁢ at the Sirio Libanés Hospital in São Paulo, where he was transferred from the capital, brasilia. Doctors performed a craniotomy to drain a subdural hematoma, a collection of blood between the brain and the skull.The hospital released a statement confirming the surgery ⁣was successful and that Lula is “being ⁢monitored in the ICU.” A press conference with the medical team is scheduled for later today to provide further updates on the president’s condition.

Lula initially sustained a head injury on⁣ October 19th after falling at his residence. the fall resulted ⁣in a cut requiring stitches, but initial assessments ⁣indicated no serious complications.However, recent headaches prompted further examination, revealing the hematoma.

The president was forced to cancel a trip to Russia for the BRICS summit in November due to medical advice against long flights.

Lula’s condition Stable After Emergency Brain Surgery, says Hospital

São ⁤Paulo, ⁤Brazil – Following an emergency ‍craniotomy to address a subdural hematoma,⁤ Brazilian President Luiz inácio Lula da Silva is in stable condition and currently being monitored in the intensive ⁢care unit at São Paulo’s Sirio Libanés Hospital.

Doctors performed ⁢the ⁢surgery Tuesday to‍ drain the collection of blood between the brain and the skull,⁢ which developed following a fall Lula suffered at his home in october. While the initial fall resulted in‍ a cut requiring stitches, subsequent headaches led to further examination revealing the hematoma.

the 79-year-old president was transferred⁤ from Brasilia for ‍the procedure. The hospital released a statement confirming the success of‍ the surgery and ⁣indicating plans for a later ⁢press conference with the medical team to provide further updates on Lula’s condition.

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