Roma's Leandro Castan is awake and breathing on his own after a successful operation on a brain malformation.
The Brazilian defender went under the knife in Rome this morning to remove a cavernoma, with the club confirming that the operation was successful.
“Leandro Castan underwent neurosurgery this morning to remove the cavernoma discovered after the player complained of acute dizziness during a match,” read a statement on Roma’s official website.
Roma's Leandro Castan is awake and breathing on his own after a successful operation on a brain malformation.
The Brazilian defender went under the knife in Rome this morning to remove a cavernoma, with the club confirming that the operation was successful.
“Leandro Castan underwent neurosurgery this morning to remove the cavernoma discovered after the player complained of acute dizziness during a match,” read a statement on Roma’s official website.
“The operation, which began at 8:30 am and finished at 12 pm, was carried out using a surgical microscope and neuronavigator, whilst the player’s neurophysiological activity was constantly monitored.
“The cavernoma itself, which measured 3 cm, was completely removed. This was confirmed by an MRI scan carried out immediately after the operation.
“Castan has now woken up and is breathing unaided, and has been informed of the operation’s successful outcome.
“He will remain in intensive care for the next 24 hours, after which a prognosis will be formed.”
While a recovery time cannot yet be ascertained, the 28-year-old is expected to be out for six to eight months.