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A Week After Appendicitis Surgery, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner Remains Hospitalized as Postoperative Ileus Persists

Her medical needs currently prevent a return to court-ordered house arrest at her Buenos Aires residence.

Overview

  • A Friday bulletin from Sanatorio Otamendi says she continues to recover from acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis.
  • Doctors report a postoperative ileus, and she remains on peritoneal drainage, intravenous antibiotics, and a liquid diet.
  • She will stay admitted until intestinal function returns, with no fever or new complications noted in recent updates.
  • The continued inpatient care pauses her transfer back to San José 1111, where she serves her sentence under domiciliary detention.
  • Supporters gathered outside the clinic as the case drew public and political attention during her prolonged recovery.