Also known as: Cancer of the esophagus
Natalia is a 32-year-old patient with stage II esophageal cancer who completed neoadjuvant chemoradiation and was admitted for an Ivor Lewis procedure. During pre-op, she suffered a grand mal seizure caused by a brain metastasis with bleeding, requiring emergency craniotomy instead of the planned esophageal surgery. The case also explores medical debt, leading to a 'medical divorce' to protect her husband from financial ruin.
Also known as: Brain tumor
CT scan revealed metastatic esophageal cancer to the right temporal lobe with active bleeding, causing new-onset seizures and requiring immediate neurosurgical intervention via craniotomy.
Also known as: Seizure
Natalia experienced a new-onset grand mal seizure during pre-operative workup, which led to the discovery of her brain metastasis. She was treated with Keppra and lorazepam before undergoing craniotomy.
Also known as: Childbirth
Whitney arrived at the hospital in labor while her wife was at trial. She was anxious about her family history and genetic concerns but successfully delivered her baby with assistance from Link and OB team.