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.
Jin Young Lee, Se Heon Kim, Jin Bong Ye, Young Hoon Sul, Jin Suk Lee, Junepill Seok, Su Young Yoon, Hong Rye Kim, Mou Seop Lee, Jung Hee Choi, Yook Kim
