Also known as: Colorectal cancer
Mrs. Covello requires a low anterior resection for a small rectal tumor discovered on CAT scan. JD arranges for Turk to perform the surgery instead of Todd, but the patient dies during the procedure, creating conflict between JD and Turk about whether JD's intervention affected the outcome.
Also known as: Face injury
Miss Myers sustained facial injuries from a car accident while checking email at 90 mph and underwent reconstructive facial surgery. After the bandages are removed, she experiences psychological distress because she doesn't recognize herself and wants additional surgery to restore her previous appearance, leading to conflict between Dr. Cox and Dr. Molly Clock about appropriate treatment.
Also known as: Blood clotting disorder
A patient presents with a prolonged PTT requiring workup for hypercoagulable state. Elliot uses this case to demonstrate her clinical knowledge as chief resident, ordering a one-to-one mixing study as the next diagnostic step.