Chennai: Union Industries Minister Murasoli Maran, admitted to the Apollo Hospital on September 23 night for a routine check up, was being treated for 'minor damage' in the area where he underwent surgery last month, doctors said.

They said the doctors who performed the surgery on the minister at Indraprasta Apollo hospital, New Delhi, last month had been asked to come and assist in the treatment and added that there was no cause for concern.

"The Union Minister was admitted for a regular check up and the damage was found today," doctors said.

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president M Karunanidhi called on Maran at the hospital on September 24 morning and enquired about his health.

PTI