Lula's brain operation in Brazil: stable in the intensive area

Lula's brain operation in Brazil: stable in the intensive area

The Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has undergone an operation in Sao Paulo to treat bleeding in the brain that is due to a fall at home in October. The government announced this in a medical communication published on Tuesday.

operation successful and recovery

The operation was successful and the 79-year-old Lula was "good". He will be monitored in the intensive care unit, the message continued. Doctors plan a press conference at 9 a.m. local time to announce further details.

state of health of lula

Lula had an MRI examination in Brasilia on Monday evening after complaining about headaches. Intracranial bleeding was determined. He was then moved to the Sirio Lebanes hospital in Sao Paulo for the operation.

consequences of the fall

The President had suffered a fall at home at the end of October, which resulted in a small cemonity hemorrhage and an injury to the back of the head that had to be sewn. Tests at the beginning of November showed that his condition had stabilized.

cancellation of the trip to Russia

The president's violation forced him to cancel a trip to Russia that was to take place as part of the Brics summit in Kazan. The resignation took place on medical advice to temporarily forego long -haul flights.

Current developments

It is a current message and further information will follow.