Doull Has Operation To Remove Appendix

18 January 2017 02:09

British rider Owain Doull has had an operation to remove his appendix.

The Team Sky rider felt ill last week and was forced to withdraw from The People's Classic and Santos Tour Down Under after suffering a stomach bug for thirty six hours.

On Tuesday, the pain in his stomach became a lot worse and he was taken to hospital and had his appendix removed.

Team Sky Doctor Neil Heron said: "We began to suspect appendicitis and he was taken to Royal Adelaide Hospital where they confirmed the suspected diagnosis.

"The earliest he will leave the hospital is Thursday and recovery and recuperation is likely to take at least four weeks. Owain is obviously disappointed, but he appreciates he needs to be 100% fit to get back racing."

Team Sky are reporting that Owain Doull is recovering well in hospital.


 

Source: DSG