Abstract
The Heimlich maneuver is an effective first aid procedure to dislodge a foreign body, causing airway obstruction. However, it is associated with potentially rare and fatal complications. Herein, the authors present a case of a traumatic gastric injury as a complication of the Heimlich maneuver in a 70-year-old female patient who lost consciousness due to airway obstruction while eating tangerines. We have also reviewed relevant literature.
