Also known as: Lung tumor
Henry presents with an endobronchial carcinoid tumor causing active hemoptysis. During attempted laser resection, the tumor is discovered to have eroded through the pulmonary artery, leading to massive blood loss and his death on the operating table.
Also known as: T-E fistula
A newborn presents with tracheoesophageal fistula causing severe respiratory distress and inability to feed. The baby requires emergency neonatal transport in an ambulance that breaks down, with Meredith and Alex using a Fogarty catheter to occlude the fistula and maintain breathing until they can reach the hospital.
Also known as: Surgical complication
A patient who underwent spinal fusion develops catastrophic cardiac injury when a loose pedicle screw migrates and tears through her left ventricle, causing massive bleeding, cardiac tamponade, and arrest. Requires emergency thoracotomy in the ER and complex cardiac repair.
Also known as: Spinal curvature
Patient underwent thoracic spinal fusion surgery to correct scoliosis, but a pedicle screw placed during the procedure later caused life-threatening cardiac injury.
Also known as: VHL disease
Henry's underlying genetic condition that predisposes him to developing multiple tumors throughout his body, including the endobronchial carcinoid that ultimately proves fatal.
Also known as: Face injury
A child presents with severe facial trauma from a dog attack, with half his face torn off, requiring plastic surgery consultation.