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Brazil's former President Bolsonaro undergoes new surgery to treat hiccups
Bolsonaro’s second nerve block followed hernia surgery complications; doctors aim to stop hiccups triggered by post-surgical irritation and monitor his recovery closely.
- On Monday, Dec 29, Jair Bolsonaro underwent a second phrenic nerve block at DF Star hospital in Brasilia, targeting his left phrenic nerve in a roughly one-hour surgery that ended near 3 p.m.
- Hospital records show he was admitted on December 24 for bilateral inguinal hernia surgery on Christmas Day, and doctors treated persistent hiccups complicating Bolsonaro’s recovery.
- Using ultrasound for precision, doctors inject anesthetic to temporarily short-circuit phrenic nerve impulses, resting the diaphragm to stop hiccups caused by post-surgical irritation.
- Medical teams reported he was stable Monday evening, continuing rehabilitation therapy and receiving preventative treatment for venous thrombosis, while physicians warned his condition will be closely monitored over the next 48 hours.
- Bolsonaro remains an imprisoned former President who was convicted and sentenced to over 27 years by Brazil's Supreme Court and began serving last month, with medical leave authorized by Alexandre de Moraes, Supreme Court Justice.
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Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro undergoes new surgery
·Belgrade, Serbia
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The 70-year-old was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday for inguinal hernia surgery.
Bolsonaro undergoes new surgical procedure — MercoPress
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro underwent a second surgical procedure to treat persistent, chronic hiccups that have complicated his recovery from hernia surgery on Christmas Day. According to his son Carlos Bolsonaro, the family is concerned about the former head of State's health after a spike in blood pressure and new respiratory treatments.
·Caracas, Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
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