Bolsonaro Cleared for Jan. 1 Discharge After Endoscopy as Doctors Pivot From Nerve Blocks

Overview

• An endoscopy on Dec. 31 showed initial esophagitis and gastritis, guiding treatment for reflux-related injury.
• After three phrenic-nerve block procedures in four days, doctors said the hiccups were not fully controlled and will now be managed primarily with medication.
• The medical team reported no hiccup episodes since last night, with Bolsonaro stable on CPAP therapy, respiratory physiotherapy, and thrombosis prevention.
• At the patient’s request, antidepressant therapy was initiated, and a morning evaluation on Jan. 1 will precede discharge and transfer back to Federal Police custody if no complications arise.
• Supreme Court minister Alexandre de Moraes denied a hospital visit by Bolsonaro’s father-in-law as the defense renewed a request for domiciliary detention on health grounds.