Also known as: Hernia
Teenage patient presents with abdominal bulge and painful hernia. DeLuca becomes convinced she is a victim of human trafficking and creates a crisis trying to prevent her from leaving with her aunt.
Also known as: UTI
Cindy reports painful urination, suspected UTI accompanying her hernia presentation.
Also known as: PTSD
Marine veteran with severe PTSD after serving in Afghanistan and Iraq. History of violent outbursts, held store hostage with grenade attempting suicide. Unable to afford medications after insurance change.
Also known as: Head trauma
Kyle suffered TBI from IED blast in Afghanistan. MRI reveals focal areas of gliosis on frontal lobe with seizure focus causing his behavioral symptoms. Successfully treated via pro bono surgery.
Also known as: Mini blackouts
Kyle experiences complex partial seizures secondary to his TBI, with EEG confirming seizure focus. These seizures are contributing to his violent outbursts and personality changes.
Also known as: Broken rib
Kyle has broken ribs, likely from altercation, causing pain that requires management alongside his neurological issues.
55-year-old woman with history of abdominal wall sarcoma status post multiple surgeries. Scheduled for Grey's pro bono surgery to remove scar tissue causing chronic pain.
Also known as: AV fistula
Patient requires AV fistula repair as part of pro bono surgery day, assigned to Hunt and Jo.
Also known as: Gallbladder inflammation
Patient scheduled for laparoscopic cholecystectomy on pro bono surgery day, but hasn't shown up yet.
Also known as: Torn knee cartilage
Patient undergoes arthroscopic meniscectomy performed by Link.
Also known as: Shoulder injury
Patient requires rotator cuff repair surgery scheduled in OR 3.
Patient undergoing fibroelastoma surgery performed by Pierce in OR 2.
Also known as: False aneurysm
Patient with ruptured pseudoaneurysm occupying OR 3, causing scheduling conflicts for pro bono surgeries.
Also known as: Blood clot in lung
A firefighter colleague of Vic's died from a pulmonary embolism just as they were about to discharge him, affecting Vic's availability.
Also known as: Manic depression
DeLuca displays increasingly erratic behavior throughout the episode, culminating in a dramatic scene where he forcibly stops a patient from leaving, convinced she's being trafficked despite lack of evidence. His sister Carina and colleagues express concern about his mental state.