Overview
- Gelblung was readmitted to Sanatorio Mater Dei on Wednesday for observation after either abnormal test results or a febrile episode, with reports varying by outlet.
- He had been discharged earlier this week after nearly 30 days in intensive care for an ankle thrombosis that required two stents and brought him close to amputation.
- Sources close to the journalist and Agencia NA describe the latest stay as a precautionary admission to control fever and expect a short discharge, while some media and colleagues report a possible pulmonary problem.
- The 82‑year‑old returned to television over the weekend in a wheelchair against medical advice and has publicly accused some doctors of wanting to amputate his leg during the prior hospitalization.
- Sanatorio Mater Dei has not released a full medical bulletin, so clinicians’ tests and statements in the coming hours will determine whether his recovery is prolonged and delay his return to work.