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Cristina Kirchner Starts Semisolid Diet During Slow Recovery From Postoperative Ileus

Otamendi's latest bulletin says she remains hospitalized pending drain removal, with intravenous antibiotics ongoing.

Overview

  • The new medical report dated December 29, signed by medical director Marisa Lanfranconi, describes a slow improvement after surgery for appendicitis with localized peritonitis.
  • Doctors report good tolerance to semisolid intake, marking a step up from the prior liquid-only diet.
  • She continues with a peritoneal drain and IV antibiotics, with hospitalization to continue until full abdominal recovery, drain withdrawal, and treatment completion.
  • Earlier updates noted no fever and confirmed imaging that supported the diagnosis of postoperative ileus.
  • Supporters have kept vigil outside the Sanatorio Otamendi, while she remains under house arrest in the broader context of her judicial conviction.