Also known as: Severed finger
A 29-year-old guitarist severed three fingers on his left hand while loading equipment. Derek Shepherd performs surgical reattachment with concern about the patient's smoking habit compromising graft success.
Also known as: Esophageal tear
A 22-year-old competitive eater presents with persistent hiccups, later diagnosed with esophageal perforation. She collapses at a competition after ignoring medical advice, requiring emergency surgery for Boerhaave's Syndrome complications.
A 43-year-old woman with a failing porcine tricuspid valve replacement is eventually diagnosed with a rare lung carcinoid tumor causing elevated serotonin levels and false euphoria, masking as multiple unrelated symptoms.
Also known as: Early labor
Dr. Bailey experiences false labor (Braxton Hicks) that progresses to actual preterm labor during surgery, requiring her to be placed on bed rest for the remainder of her pregnancy.