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Governor Celina Leão remains hospitalized after pneumothorax surgery

2 sources · 01 Jun 2026 · Share coverage ·

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Federal District Governor Celina Leão (PP) remains hospitalized in the ICU at Hospital Santa Lúcia Sul after undergoing pleural drainage surgery to treat pneumothorax in her right lung. The surgery was performed on Saturday night (May 30) by the Thoracic Surgery team and proceeded without complications, according to a medical bulletin released by the hospital. ?

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Sbtnews

"De acordo com o hospital, a paciente está em observação desde sábado (30) e recebeu tratamento adequado para o quadro clínico. Na noite da internação, Celina Leão foi submetida a um procedimento de drenagem pleural realizado pela equipe de Cirurgia Torácica, que transcorreu sem intercorrências."

The control radiological examination showed satisfactory results after the procedure, according to Hospital Santa Lúcia Sul. Medical expectation is that recovery will occur in about 48 hours, according to Metrópoles.

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Sbtnews

"O boletim informa ainda que o procedimento teve resultado satisfatório, conforme exame radiológico de controle."

Metropoles

"A governadora do Distrito Federal, Celina Leão (PP), foi submetida à colocação de um dreno torácico, na noite deste sábado (30/5), no Hospital Santa Lúcia, em Brasília. O procedimento faz parte do tratamento de um pneumotórax, e a expectativa médica é de que a recuperação ocorra em cerca de 48 horas."

Celina was hospitalized on Saturday after presenting respiratory symptoms — she reported seeking medical help when feeling pain while breathing and shortness of breath. Pneumothorax consists of total or partial lung collapse due to air accumulation in the pleural cavity, between the organ and the chest wall.

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Congressoemfoco

"Nas suas redes sociais, a governadora revelou ter buscado ajuda médica ao perceber que estava com dificuldades respiratórias. "Eu estava com falta de ar, com dor no pulmão e eu não sou fraca, né? Então, geralmente, quando eu fico assim é porque precisa de ver alguma coisa. Fiz o exame, deu empalho de pneumotórax", relatou antes da cirurgia."

The governor took command of the Federal District in April after the resignation of Ibaneis Rocha (MDB), who left office to run for a Senate seat. The two broke politically amid disagreements over DF's economic management and the repercussions of the Master case, which involved a R$ 12 million loss at BRB.

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Congressoemfoco

"Celina Leão foi eleita vice-governadora em 2022 na chapa de Ibaneis Rocha (MDB), que renunciou ao cargo em abril para viabilizar sua pré-campanha ao Senado. Antes cotada para disputar ao Buriti como sua sucessora, a governadora interina rapidamente rompeu com seu antecessor em meio a desentendimentos sobre a gestão econômica do DF e a repercussão do caso Master."

1. What we know (2)

Celina Leão was hospitalized on Saturday (May 30) diagnosed with pneumothorax

4 sources Congressoemfoco JC Sbtnews Metropoles

The pleural drainage procedure was performed without complications

3 sources JC Sbtnews Metropoles
2. Where coverage thins out (2)

Covered by only some sources, or where the accounts diverge.

Covered by only some sources (2)

Celina Leão remains hospitalized in ICU

Reported by: JC
Did not cover: Congressoemfoco Sbtnews Metropoles

Ibaneis Rocha sent get-well message to Celina

Reported by: Congressoemfoco
Did not cover: JC Sbtnews Metropoles
3. What we don't know yet (3)
  • What was the specific cause of Celina Leão's pneumothorax?

    Why it's still unknown: Medical bulletins did not specify whether it was spontaneous or caused by trauma

    Did not cover: Congressoemfoco JC Sbtnews
  • When should Celina Leão be discharged from hospital?

    Why it's still unknown: Hospital only informed she will remain under observation until full recovery, without specific timeframe

    Did not cover: Congressoemfoco JC
  • Who temporarily assumes the DF government during the hospitalization?

    Why it's still unknown: No source mentioned the temporary succession protocol or who is exercising the functions

    Did not cover: Congressoemfoco JC Sbtnews Metropoles

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