Also known as: Inflamed appendix
Shaun's first lead surgery as a third-year resident involves an open appendectomy. The case becomes complicated when they nick an ileocolic branch of the SMA, causing a bleed during the procedure.
Also known as: Tumor
A pregnant woman at 23 weeks gestation presents with a large non-malignant uterine mass located dangerously close to the baby. The initial embolization fails, causing life-threatening hemorrhage requiring emergency premature delivery to save the mother's life.
Also known as: Premature birth
The surgical team must deliver a 23-week-old fetus emergently when the mother hemorrhages during surgery to remove a uterine mass. The baby has only a 15-20% chance of survival at this gestational age.
Also known as: Plastic in eye
Dr. Glassman presents with eye pain after gardening and Shaun removes multiple bees from his eye.