Also known as: Stomach paralysis
A young patient with gastroparesis undergoes surgery to implant a gastric neurostimulator device that will electrically stimulate the stomach to push food through the digestive system. The surgery becomes complicated when Wilson inadvertently perforates the stomach while taking down adhesions.
Also known as: Nerve damage in hand
Derek undergoes nerve graft surgery using sural nerve harvested from his sister Lizzie's legs in an attempt to restore function to his hand and allow him to operate again. The procedure requires nerves from both of Lizzie's legs due to her shorter calf anatomy.
Also known as: GSW to chest
A trauma patient with gunshot wounds to the chest and abdomen requiring chest tube placement and emergency surgery. The patient lost 2.5 liters of blood initially. Owen and Cristina operate together while dealing with their pending divorce.
Also known as: GI bleed
Adele Webber is rushed to the emergency room on Bailey's wedding day with massive hematemesis (vomiting blood), having lost over a liter of blood. She becomes hypotensive, develops ventricular couplets, and loses consciousness, requiring emergency intubation and transfusion.
Also known as: Blood clotting disorder
A hospitalized patient with unstable INR (International Normalized Ratio) requiring close monitoring. Bailey is concerned he will be discharged prematurely and bleed to death if his coagulation status is not properly managed.
Also known as: Breathing failure
An intubated patient under Bailey's care who requires weaning from mechanical ventilation. Bailey wants the endotracheal tube removed by Monday and plans close monitoring of respiratory status.
Also known as: Unplanned pregnancy
Meredith is in early pregnancy but has significant anxiety about miscarriage due to her history of an incompetent cervix. She undergoes an ultrasound that shows a viable pregnancy, but she remains cautious about the outcome and hasn't told most people including Cristina.
Also known as: Butt tumor
Ross mentions assisting Dr. Kepner in extracting a malignant mass from the gluteal area of a female patient. This is mentioned as part of awkward operating room small talk during Derek's nerve surgery.