“The final histological examination has confirmed a severe diverticular stenosis with signs of sclerosing diverticulitis,” reports the Vatican.
The latest update on Pope Francis' condition, published by the Vatican on Wednesday, offers important insights into his state of health.
According to the Vatican, “the final histological examination has confirmed a severe diverticular stenosis with signs of sclerosing diverticulitis.”
Dr. Gabriella Teresa Capolupo of Rome’s Biomedical Campus says that, in medical terms, that’s good news.
DR. GABRIELLA TERESA CAPOLUPO
University Polyclinic, Bio-Medical Campus (Rome)
“It confirms the initial diagnosis and most importantly, completely eliminates any concern that he could have a tumor.”
The follow-up exam is standard procedure for this type of operation.
Another encouraging sign is that the Pope is eating normally, and is no longer being fed intravenously.
DR. GABRIELLA TERESA CAPOLUPO
University Polyclinic, Bio-Medical Campus (Rome)
“All in all, things went as well as they could have for the Holy Father.”
Doctors have recommended the Pope remain in hospital under observation for seven days. Which means he could be back in the Vatican by next Sunday or Monday.
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