Also known as: Nerve sheath tumor
Kenny has a massive 150-pound neurofibroma encircling his abdomen that was initially deemed inoperable. The surgical team attempts an innovative procedure using embolization to reduce blood flow before excision, facing life-threatening complications including cytokine release and distributive shock. Shaun's intervention with the aortic clamping technique ultimately saves the surgery.
Also known as: Brain bleed
An infant presents with subdural hematoma that initially appears to be non-accidental trauma (shaken baby syndrome). The team eventually discovers the injury was actually caused by vacuum delivery at birth seven weeks prior, which re-bled recently, clearing the mother of suspected abuse.
Also known as: Terminal cancer
A patient awaits final test results to determine if their cancer treatment was successful. The patient experiences significant anxiety during the waiting period. MRI results ultimately show no residual tumor, indicating successful treatment.
Also known as: PES
After embolization of blood vessels to Kenny's neurofibroma, he develops post-embolization syndrome characterized by high white count and systemic pro-inflammatory cytokine release, causing distributive shock. This life-threatening complication nearly forces the team to abort the surgery until Shaun suggests intermittent aortic clamping.