Hanson Group Member Undergoes Surgery
Oct. 5, 2007, 12:51 AM EST

A member of the pop group Hanson underwent surgery Thursday to remove a blood clot in his lungs after suffering chest and shoulder pain following a concert this week, the band's publicist said.

Isaac Hanson, 26, was diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome, said spokesman Ken Phillips. Also known as Paget-Schroetter Syndrome, the potentially fatal ailment occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep arm or shoulder vein.

Dr. Bradley Grimsley, Hanson's surgeon, said he expected the guitarist to make a full and swift recovery, Phillips said in a news release.

Phillips said Hanson has had similar problems in the past, but not to this extent. Hanson was taken to Baylor University Medical Center Tuesday night after a show at the House of Blues.

Hanson and his doctor were to discuss the surgery at a news conference Friday. Phillips said Hanson may be released from the hospital then.

Hanson canceled shows in Tulsa, Okla., St. Louis, Mo., and Kansas City, Mo. The band expects to resume its tour Oct. 8 in Knoxville, Tenn.

The group is best known for their 1997 hit single, "MMMBop."

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