Also known as: Burst aneurysm
Central case of the episode featuring a pregnant woman with a ruptured middle cerebral artery aneurysm causing strokes and aphasia. Derek performs an EC-IC bypass which initially appears successful, but the bypass fails leading to catastrophic bleeding. Despite multiple attempts to save her including temporal and frontal lobe resections, the patient dies after emergency C-section delivery of her baby.
Also known as: Pregnancy-induced high blood pressure with seizure
Develops as a complication during neurosurgery on the pregnant patient, with progressively worsening hypertension and fetal heart rate decelerations requiring emergency delivery.
Also known as: Premature birth
Baby delivered prematurely via emergency C-section due to maternal complications and fetal distress. Given steroids to mature lungs prior to delivery and requires NICU care but has hopeful prognosis.
Also known as: Lacerated bile duct
Surgical complication from a cholecystectomy performed by Dr. Campbell. Patient falls due to post-operative complications and is found to have a lacerated bile duct and artery requiring repeat surgery. Case highlights tensions about surgical technique and aging surgeons.
Also known as: Low blood count
Patient misdiagnosed with cancer due to mislabeled blood sample by intern Sadie Harris. Actually has anemia. Leads to hospital lawsuit and becomes teaching case for interns at episode's end.
Also known as: Broken arm
Minor fracture sustained from fall caused by post-operative complications from cholecystectomy. Does not require surgery.