Also known as: Cancer of the esophagus
Beth is a cafe owner diagnosed with esophageal cancer requiring surgical resection. The surgery becomes Shaun's first lead case, complicated by extensive scar tissue that initially prevents the standard approach, leading to an innovative jejunum free flap procedure that allows her to avoid a permanent feeding tube.
Also known as: Bilateral tib-fib fractures
Curtis falls off his roof while attempting to fix his chimney, sustaining open bilateral tibial-fibular fractures. The case becomes complicated when he appears intoxicated despite claiming sobriety, leading to the discovery of Auto-Brewery Syndrome caused by an obstructing gastric tumor.
Also known as: Gut fermentation syndrome
Curtis presents with elevated blood alcohol levels despite claiming sobriety. A gastric tumor was blocking his intestinal tract, causing undigested carbohydrates to ferment and produce alcohol internally, creating the appearance of alcohol intoxication without any drinking.
Also known as: Stomach cancer
A benign gastric tumor is discovered as the cause of Curtis's intestinal obstruction and resulting Auto-Brewery Syndrome. The tumor was blocking his digestive tract, causing carbohydrate fermentation and gastrointestinal bleeding.
Also known as: A-fib
Curtis develops rate-controlled atrial fibrillation discovered during surgery for his leg fractures, initially attributed to excessive alcohol consumption but ultimately resolved after removal of the gastric tumor causing Auto-Brewery Syndrome.
Also known as: GI bleed
Curtis develops post-operative gastrointestinal bleeding with dropping blood pressure, initially suspected to be from alcohol-related ulcers but discovered to be from the obstructing gastric tumor.
Also known as: Inflamed appendix
Dr. Park performs an appendectomy as his first lead surgery after being pulled from Shaun's esophageal resection case.