Also known as: Immune deficiency disorder
Dr. Bailey treated Braden's SCID with an unauthorized stem-cell transplant using deactivated HIV as a viral vector, leading to his recovery but resulting in legal and disciplinary consequences when the parents discovered the treatment was done against their wishes.
Also known as: External sac of organs
Infant born with abdominal organs outside the body, managed with silver-sulfadiazine ointment as a bridge to delayed closure. The omphalocele ruptured during the episode, requiring emergency intervention.
Also known as: Short bowel syndrome
Patient with short bowel syndrome scheduled for a STEP procedure (serial transverse enteroplasty) to lengthen the small bowel. Dr. Karev controversially took over the case from Dr. Robbins.
Also known as: Poor sphincter control
Professional dancer with poor sphincter control following low anterior resection for rectal cancer. Initial sacral nerve stimulator was ineffective. Surgeons innovatively adapted a magnetic esophageal sphincter device for rectal use to treat her condition.
Also known as: Colorectal cancer
Patient is in remission from rectal cancer but suffers ongoing complications from the low anterior resection surgery used to treat it.
Also known as: Reflux
Dr. Warren experiences severe reflux symptoms during surgery, leading to the discussion of magnetic esophageal sphincter devices, which inspired the treatment approach for Monica.
Also known as: Dislocated hip
Motorcycle accident victim with bilateral hip dislocations (one anterior, one posterior) with acetabular wall fracture. Both dislocations were reduced and managed with traction.
Also known as: Head cut
Motorcycle accident victim presented with a large, briskly bleeding scalp laceration managed with pressure dressing.
Also known as: Diminished ovarian reserve
Dr. Torres learns she has developed adhesions from her car accident that prevent her from carrying another baby, leading to an emotional moment with Arizona about their family plans.