Acute thrombosis of abdominal aortic aneurysm subsequent to Heimlich maneuver: a case report.
We report a case of acute thrombosis of an abdominal aortic aneurysm secondary to a correctly applied and successful Heimlich maneuver. Although the Heimlich maneuver is generally safe and effective, this possible catastrophic consequence needs to be recognized.
D000368:Aged; D001012:Aorta, Abdominal; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology