Also known as: Funnel chest
Drew undergoes pectus excavatum repair surgery and develops severe abdominal pain post-operatively. His concerned nurse mother insists something is wrong, leading residents to discover a perforated ulcer requiring emergency surgery.
Also known as: Perforated stomach ulcer
CT scan reveals Drew has a bleeding perforated ulcer, likely caused by anti-inflammatory medications post-surgery. Karev and Meredith perform emergency surgery without attending supervision when Stark doesn't respond, successfully repairing the perforation with a Graham patch.
Also known as: Car accident injuries
Reilly, age 15, is thrown from a car that was struck by a train. Despite resuscitation efforts in the ER, his injuries are too severe and he dies, while his brother Lucas survives.
Also known as: Stab wound
Lucas, age 17, sustains a large gaping abdominal wound with debris from the car's dashboard and steering column embedded inside after trying to outrun a train. Hunt and Avery perform extensive emergency surgery, removing foreign objects and controlling multiple bleeds to save his life.
Also known as: PTSD
Jackson experiences nightmares and sleep disturbances related to the shooting trauma. Hunt checks on his emotional state before trauma duty, and Lexie notes hearing him scream every night, though Jackson insists he has moved on and has no problems.