Jun 09, 2021, 07:44:06 PM | etimes.in
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Dilip Kumar undergoes pleural aspiration, likely to move out of ICU

Read full story: Dilip Kumar undergoes pleural aspiration: 350 ml fluid removed from left lung; Thespian takes the procedure well
Legendary actor Dilip Kumar got admitted to Mumbai's Hinduja hospital on the morning of June 6 after he complained of breathlessness. This news left the entire nation worrying about the legendary star and people started praying for the speedy recovery of the 98-year-old veteran actor. Now, according to our sources, Dilip Kumar has undergone a minor procedure- pleural aspiration. Currently, the senior actor is doing fine. Dr Jalil Parkar confirmed the news and said, 'Yes, that's right. This procedure was performed today at 2 pm. 350 ml of fluid was removed from his left lung. Dilip saab has taken it well and his oxygen saturation level is now 100 per cent. If all goes well, we will move him out from the ICU by evening or tomorrow, and he can then go home after two-three days.' Dilip Kumar was admitted to Hinduja Hospital under the care of pulmonologist Dr Jalil Parkar and cardiologist Dr Nitin Gokhale. Both have been constantly monitoring him since then. Just a day ago, filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar, who is an admirer of legendary actor Dilip Kumar, visited the veteran actor in the hospital and was spotted by the shutterbugs. He also spoke to the 98-year-old actor’s wife and actress Saira Banu, who informed him that Dilip Sahab is stable now and asked everyone to keep him in our prayers for his speedy recovery. Earlier, even death reports of Dilip Kumar started making rounds on social media. However, wife and actress Saira Banu clarified about the same on social media and urged fans to not believe rumours. Dilip Kumar has been making regular visits to the hospital due to his health condition and was last admitted at the end of April for a check-up and minor health issues. He has been avoiding socialising and meeting people after the COVID outbreak considering the age factor.

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