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María Julia Oliván Recounts Bioethanol Stove Explosion in First TV Appearance Since Hospitalization

In her first interview since discharge, she describes a canister blast that led to intensive care and a prolonged recovery plan.

Overview

  • Speaking on Mirtha Legrand’s program, Oliván said a bioethanol canister exploded as she poured fuel onto a lit stove, burning 25% of her body from foot to hip.
  • She reported two months in intermediate care at Hospital Alemán and a total of 19 surgical interventions under Dr. Bolgiani’s team.
  • Oliván said she experienced delirium in the hospital, which she attributed to the effects of fentanyl and ketamine.
  • She was discharged in late August to home care and returned to work immediately, while continuing long-term rehabilitation with her leg expected to need about 18 months of recovery.
  • The journalist thanked her family and support network, echoing an October post in which she shared that she is still fighting through treatment and healing.