Also known as: PTLD
Allan developed PTLD after his third kidney transplant, caused by weakened immune system triggering Epstein-Barr virus. He undergoes debulking surgery for retroperitoneal tumor, but develops renal artery thrombosis intraoperatively requiring nephrectomy.
Also known as: Drug-resistant seizures
Molly has grand mal seizures refractory to anti-epileptic medications. She undergoes experimental DBS (deep brain stimulation) placement with cortical grid stimulation in attempt to both control seizures and retrieve memories lost to retrograde amnesia.
Also known as: Memory loss
Molly lost memories from before her accident. During experimental cortical stimulation, she briefly retrieves fragmented memories of Big Sky, though they disappear when stimulation stops. Her desperate attempts to recover memories are central to the episode's emotional arc.
Pregnant patient presenting with chest pressure and dyspnea initially concerning for cardiac issues, but found to have achalasia causing food impaction in esophagus (fish tacos, smoothie). Treated with esophageal disimpaction and Botox injection to lower esophageal sphincter.
Also known as: Floppy heart valve
Liz has preexisting mitral valve prolapse which prompts cardiac workup when she develops chest symptoms during pregnancy. Echo shows stable valve, symptoms ultimately attributed to achalasia.
Also known as: Uterine fibroid
Patient scheduled for myomectomy develops massive uterine hemorrhage intraoperatively requiring emergency hysterectomy. Used as subplot showing resident competition/dynamics.
Also known as: Vaginal tear
Mentioned in opening scene - patient with third-degree perineal tear encroaching on sphincter after 24 hours of labor with nine-pound baby, repaired by Wilson. Used to establish OB resident workload.