Also known as: Brain tumor
Recurring brain tumor along the superior sagittal sinus requiring a fourth surgery. Dr. Shepherd performs a sagittal sinus bypass, a high-risk procedure, to remove the entire tumor. The patient suffers a venous air embolism during surgery requiring emergency open cardiac massage.
Also known as: Air bubbles in blood vessels
Life-threatening complication during brain surgery where air enters the venous system causing cardiac arrest. Dr. Shepherd performs emergency open cardiac massage and manual aspiration to save the patient's life.
Also known as: Old bullet wound
50-year-old retained bullet from Korean War fragging incident that has become infected and is damaging the scapula. The bullet is surgically removed after causing pain for several months.
Also known as: Memory loss
Ongoing traumatic amnesia from ferry accident. Patient cannot remember anything before the accident and remains unidentified with no matches on prints or missing persons reports.
Also known as: Eye socket fracture
Facial trauma requiring urgent eye surgery while patient is pregnant. Dr. Sloan operates to prevent vision loss despite pregnancy risks. Surgery leads to complications with the pregnancy.
Also known as: Incompetent cervix
Pregnancy complication following eye surgery where the patient develops vaginal bleeding and fetal distress. Dr. Montgomery performs emergency cerclage (cervical suturing) to prevent premature delivery.
Also known as: Baby in distress
The unborn baby shows signs of distress with decelerations during and after the mother's eye surgery, leading to emergency obstetric intervention.