Comedian and TV host Jay Leno underwent surgery this week and suffered “serious” burns while working on his car over the weekend that will require a second surgery in the next few days, his doctors said Wednesday. Stated.
Dr. Peter H. Grossman, medical director of the Grossman Barn Center in West Hills, Calif., said Leno suffered burns to his face, hands and chest. He described them as “deep second-degree burns, possibly third-degree burns.” The deepest burns were on Leno’s face, the doctor added.
Doctors expect Leno to make a full recovery, but said it could take “slightly longer” than the comedian first expected due to the severity of the injury. In a statement, he said it would take “only a week or two” to recover.
“He’s Jay Leno.” Dr. Grossman said at a press conference recorded by FOX 11 Los Angeles. “He walks around and jokes. and understand the seriousness of the injury.
Leno, who is also known for his extensive car collection, was working under his car in Burbank, Calif. when the fire broke out, his doctor said. He said Leno was dragged from under the car and taken to a hospital in Burbank, where he underwent emergency treatment and was eventually transferred to Grossman, West Hills Hospital and Medical Center. rice field.
Mr. Leno kept a collection of cars in his Burbank garage, complete with a full tank of gas, current registration and valid insurance, so he could pick and choose which one to drive. It is said that it was possible. The New York Times blog post from 2011A combination of gases and chemicals from the fire may have exacerbated Leno’s burns, doctors said.
Dr. Grossman said Leno’s first surgery was to remove the damaged tissue, debride it, and apply a temporary skin graft to the burned area. He will have a second surgery later this week to remove the skin graft and evaluate what the next step in the recovery process will be.
“Our hope is that he will do well when all is done,” the doctor said.
As part of his treatment, Leno is also receiving hyperbaric oxygen therapy. This includes breathing pure oxygen to promote healing and reduce swelling from within the tissue. A hyperbaric chamber creates an environment with 100% oxygen kept under high pressure so that the patient can breathe.
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