Argentina's Fernandez has hematoma removed from brain

[dipsydoodle]

Oct 8 (Reuters) - Argentine President Cristina Fernandez had surgery on Tuesday to remove blood from the surface of her brain, sidelining her three weeks ahead of a key mid-term election and at the apex of a rancorous court battle with the nation's "holdout" creditors.

The president's condition, described as a subdural hematoma, came from hitting her head in a fall in August. The operation, from which she is expected to fully recover, involves draining blood that has pooled between the brain and the skull.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/10/08/argentina-fernandez-idUSL1N0HY0DN20131008

[Judi Lynn]

1. This really went quickly, didn't it? Hope she's on the way to full recovery.

Don't you love the way Reuters couldn't simply give us a run-down on her condition without getting to work on the propaganda?

They immediately attempt to throw doubt on the "timing" of this emergency medical procedure by trying to direct readers to concentrate on the "rancorous court battle with the nation's "holdout" creditors."

Flipping a-holes. We all have had their number for ages.

This is no small matter. The President's situation is far more important than a dirty propaganda opportunity.

Reuters, bite me.

[Judi Lynn]

2. Doctors: Argentine President Well After Surgery

Doctors: Argentine President Well After Surgery
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina October 8, 2013 (AP)
By MICHAEL WARREN Associated Press

Doctors removed a blood clot pressuring the right side of Argentine President Cristina Fernandez's brain on Tuesday, relieving pressure that had been giving her headaches and numbness. Their report said she was doing well, that there were no complications and that she would remain hospitalized for now.

The president's spokesman went further as he briefly addressed a crowd of supporters outside the hospital, saying the operation "has been satisfactory, it has been very good," and that Fernandez was happily thanking all who helped her.

"She's in very good spirits. She's greeting everyone. She thanked her medical team, she thanks all of you who are praying for her. She's in very good spirits, so the next medical report will come at midday tomorrow," said Alfredo Scoccimarro.

Buenos Aires Gov. Daniel Scioli, who has announced his bid to succeed Fernandez in 2015, was among many Argentine politicians wishing her a rapid recovery. "If God desires it, she's going to be back with us very soon, fully functioning."

Experts described the procedure — drilling through the skull and suctioning out the blood — as low risk and almost always having positive results, but recovery can take three months or more, and many Argentines have struggled to imagine the country with anyone but the 60-year-old leader at its center.

More:
http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/argentines-worry-leaders-skull-surgery-20505885

[Judi Lynn]

3. Argentine president recovering favorably from surgery

Argentine president recovering favorably from surgery
AFP
Published at2013-10-10 06:43:31



BUENOS AIRES: Argentine President Cristina Kirchner was recovering “without complications” Wednesday after surgery that successfully removed a blood clot on her brain, her doctors said.

“Her spirits are very good,” according to the medical report.

Kirchner, 60, underwent surgery on Tuesday after being diagnosed over the weekend with a “chronic subdural hematoma” resulting from a blow to the head sustained in mid-August.

“On the first post-operative day, Kirchner is evolving favorably without complications,” the report said.

“Her vital signs are within the normal range” and she remains under close medical supervision, it added.

More:
http://dawn.com/news/1048743/argentine-president-recovering-favorably-from-surgery