r/Residency • u/AristarcusRex • 2d ago

MEME Christmas miracles?

In the spirit of the season I thought it would be fun for everyone to share their best 'medical miracle' stories. Lazarus? Anyone...?

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u/drariersign 2d ago

Had a patient with cauda equina syndrome refusing surgery. Discharged home bedbound with a foley. Comes back on Christmas Eve saying he wants the foley out, we explained that he would not be able to pee by himself. Says he believes in miracles and told us to get the foley out. Two hours after removal, patient is peeing like anything. Urology in disbelief. Guess he got his gift from Santa:)

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u/asvictory Attending 2d ago

So, overflow incontinence? Otherwise known as the actual pathology from the primary disease? #Miracle

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u/drariersign 1d ago

Nah, looks like he is able to control his bladder function. Albeit time will tell the true story:)