Mangaluru: Oscar Fernandes undergoes brain surgery
Mangaluru: Senior Congress leader Oscar Fernandes who had been receiving treatment at the Yenepoya Hospital in the city underwent brain surgery early on Tuesday.
The blood clot that had been found in his brain was removed through the surgery, sources from his family revealed.
The surgery which began around midnight went on till 5.30 am on Tuesday. The surgery was conducted by a team of doctors under the leadership of Yenepoya hospital’s Dr. Divakar Rao and A. J. Hospital’s Dr. Sunil Shetty, it is learned.
On July 19, Oscar Fernandes had lost his balance and fallen while performing yoga at his residence. He had reportedly neglected the fall on account of minor injuries. On the same day, he had gone to the hospital for a preliminary examination for dialysis treatment. During the check-up, the doctors reportedly found a blood clot in his brain and admitted him to the ICU for further treatment.
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Pawan Hans helicopter crashes into sea off Mayabunder, All on board safe
Mayabunder: A Pawan Hans helicopter crashed into the sea near Mayabunder in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Tuesday morning.
The helicopter went down about two kilometres away from the helipad at around 9:45 am. All persons on board are reported safe.
The cause of the incident is not immediately known, and further details are awaited.
Pawan Hans officials said necessary protocols were initiated following the incident.
