Medical bulletin confirms surgery to block left phrenic nerve as part of former president’s post-surgery recovery
Former President Jair Bolsonaro (PL) maintains stable health this Sunday (28), without recurrence of hiccups. According to the latest medical bulletin published by DF Star Hospital, the patient will undergo a new stage of treatment on Monday (29). The planned intervention consists of blocking the left phrenic nerve, with the aim of continuing clinical rehabilitation.
Bolsonaro was hospitalized last Wednesday (24) and underwent bilateral inguinal herniorrhaphy (hernia correction surgery) on Thursday (25). According to the medical team, the surgery went as planned, with no complications recorded.
However, during the postoperative period, the former president experienced bouts of hiccups. The response to drug treatment being insufficient, doctors chose to intervene on the phrenic nerve. The goal of this block is to reduce the activity of the diaphragm muscle. On Saturday, the technique was applied on one side to observe the patient’s physiological reaction. Tomorrow’s step completes this therapeutic strategy.
In addition to the specific intervention to control hiccups, the care plan established for Jair Bolsonaro includes:
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Physiotherapy: Exercises focused on motor and respiratory rehabilitation.
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Venous thrombosis prophylaxis: Common preventive measures during post-surgical hospitalizations.
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Clinical monitoring: Constant monitoring of blood pressure, which had increased the night before, but has now stabilized.
The medical bulletin emphasizes that the patient remains under continuous observation to evaluate the results of the interventions. The technical team responsible for assisting the former president indicated that care follows routine protocols for surgical procedures of this nature, focusing on the prevention of complications and full restoration of organ functions.
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