Also known as: Myasthenia
Mentioned as a patient case requiring thymectomy (partial sternotomy) for myasthenia without thymoma. Used by Alex as a deflection topic to avoid discussing his legal troubles.
Also known as: Ruptured appendix
Six-month post-renal transplant patient presents with abdominal pain, diagnosed with early appendicitis that progresses to rupture during attempted antibiotic treatment. Leads to sepsis and kidney complications, becoming the central medical case that demonstrates Alex's mistakes.
Also known as: Blood infection
Develops after appendix rupture in immunosuppressed transplant patient. The septic state contributes to the kidney complications that nearly cause loss of the transplanted organ.
Also known as: Blood clot in kidney artery
Life-threatening complication following sepsis in transplanted kidney. Large blood clot blocks blood flow to the kidney, threatening organ loss. Successfully treated by removing the clot, allowing the kidney to recover.
Also known as: Brain cancer
Patient scheduled for brain tumor resection (named 'Wilma' by the patient after her ex-husband's mistress). Used as a teaching case for Wilson and provides thematic parallel about strength and making brave choices.
Also known as: Surgical incision opened back up
April's C-section incision has reopened, requiring wound therapy and extended hospitalization. Creates emotional conflict as baby Harriet is discharged home without her mother, exploring postpartum complications and single motherhood challenges.