Gastric rupture secondary to successful Heimlich manoeuvre.
A fatal case of gastric rupture following the Heimlich manoeuvre is reported. This life-threatening complication has only been reported previously in seven patients with a high mortality rate. All patients should be assessed immediately following this manoeuvre for any potentially life-threatening complications.
Majumdar
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Department of Surgery, Hull Royal Infirmary, UK.
Sedman
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D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000150:complications; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D005392:First Aid / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D013275:Stomach Rupture / Q000209:etiology*