Cassano undergoes heart surgery

AC Milan forward Antonio Cassano has successfully undergone heart surgery, the Italian club confirmed on Friday.

The operation was performed by Mario Carminati, one of the most renowned specialists in his field, at the Policlinico di Milano hospital and lasted only 35 minutes.

Milan club doctor Rodolfo Tavani was also present during the surgery.

“The procedure on Antonio Cassano’s patent foramen ovale finished at 8:35 am and all has gone well,” a AC Milan statement read.

“The cardiac procedure to close his patent foramen ovale in Antonio’s heart was done under local anesthetic.”

“The procedure was carried out by Professor Mario Carminati, and Milan’s team doctor Rodolfo Tavana was present.”

Cassano was taken to hospital after taking ill upon the club’s return from Rome last Saturday night and underwent several tests to determine the cause of his complaints.

Milan announced on Wednesday that the 29-year-old suffered cerebral trauma and would have to undergo surgery.

Although the Italy international’s operation was a success, a comeback is still far off as he is expected to be sidelined for several months following the surgery.