Ruptured jejunum following Heimlich maneuver.
The Heimlich maneuver, over time, has proved to be a useful resuscitative procedure in the management of cases with airway occlusion secondary to foreign body. Medical treatments, however, can have side effects, and this maneuver is no exception. A previously unreported complication is presented, that of jejunal rupture. The proper application of the maneuver minimizes the number of side effects; however, since they do occur, it is suggested that all persons subject to this maneuver be subsequently evaluated by a physician as soon after the incident as is practicable.
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007583:Jejunum / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D012151:Resuscitation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012421:Rupture