Also known as: Esophageal rupture
Darya's father presents with chest pain and hemodynamic instability, ultimately diagnosed with a spontaneous esophageal rupture (Boerhaave syndrome). The surgical team debates various repair approaches versus permanent esophageal diversion, ultimately performing diversion when infection spreads and makes primary repair too risky.
A 15-year-old gymnast has severe osteoporosis with the bone density of an 80-year-old woman, causing compression fractures in her thoracic vertebrae and kyphoscoliosis. This drives a major conflict between continuing her Olympic dreams versus undergoing spinal fusion surgery to prevent paralysis and death.
Also known as: Blocked intestine
Darya has a giant mass of indigestible konjac noodle fiber blocking entry to her intestines, requiring endoscopic removal.
Darya develops dangerous cardiac arrhythmias including torsade de pointes caused by elevated estrogen levels from herbal supplements she was taking to increase breast size. This unexpected cardiac complication in a young athlete drives diagnostic investigation.
Also known as: Undernourishment
Blood tests reveal low calcium and other nutritional deficiencies contributing to her osteoporosis and slow healing, resulting from her restrictive performance diet and overtraining.
Also known as: PTSD
Dr. Lim is struggling with PTSD following her motorcycle accident, refusing medication and therapy despite recommendations. This subplot involves Claire confronting her about the need for treatment.