Chennai: DMK president M Karunanidhi underwent a minor procedure at Kauvery hospital in Chennai today and was discharged soon after. The 93-year-old leader was also examined by doctors to evaluate his other health parameters.
The former chief minister was admitted for a "minor procedure - change of (Percutaneous endoscopic gastronomy) PEG tube," Kauvery Hospital Executive Director S Aravindan said in a statement.
After the completion of the procedure which took about 40 minutes, Mr Karunanidhi was discharged, hospital sources said.
His daughter Kanimozhi later told reporters that the tube has to be replaced once every six months and that he was fine.
Once he was treated for nutrition and hydration support and the second time, he underwent tracheostomy to optimise his breathing.
The top DMK leader has been out of action ever since he took ill last year. Party affairs are being taken care by his son, DMK Working President MK Stalin.
The former chief minister was admitted for a "minor procedure - change of (Percutaneous endoscopic gastronomy) PEG tube," Kauvery Hospital Executive Director S Aravindan said in a statement.
After the completion of the procedure which took about 40 minutes, Mr Karunanidhi was discharged, hospital sources said.
His daughter Kanimozhi later told reporters that the tube has to be replaced once every six months and that he was fine.
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Once he was treated for nutrition and hydration support and the second time, he underwent tracheostomy to optimise his breathing.
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The top DMK leader has been out of action ever since he took ill last year. Party affairs are being taken care by his son, DMK Working President MK Stalin.
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