Also known as: Twisted bowel
A newborn baby presents with vomiting and a distended abdomen. Diagnosed with intestinal volvulus (bowels twisted around the blood supply), requiring emergency surgery to correct the obstruction and prevent bowel death.
Also known as: Ruptured liver blood clot
During surgery to repair the newborn's volvulus, a hematoma on the liver bursts and begins tearing, requiring delicate surgical repair with high risk of permanent liver damage.
Also known as: Terminal cancer
A patient whose cancer has continued to spread despite chemotherapy and radiation treatment. Bailey proposes genome mapping as an alternative to surgery, but the request is denied by hospital administration.
Also known as: AVM
Derek was scheduled to perform a complex AVM surgery under hypothermic arrest to prevent stroke, but cancels it due to hospital marketing obligations with Pegasus.
Also known as: Heart attack
Cristina treats a patient who suffered a heart attack by placing a parachute device in the heart to block off the damaged area and reduce strain on the rest of the heart during healing.