Gastric Rupture Secondary to a Heimlich Maneuver: A Case Report.
Publication/Presentation Date
8-1-2024
Abstract
A gastric rupture resulting from abdominal trauma is a rare occurrence with a frequency of less than 2% of blunt abdominal injuries. Furthermore, gastric perforation secondary to the Heimlich maneuver is even rarer, with only a handful of cases reported in the literature. Here, we present a case of isolated gastric rupture following a successful Heimlich maneuver. Laparotomy revealed a large perforation along the lesser curvature of the stomach. The perforation was repaired by primary closure and reinforced with omental patching.
Volume
16
Issue
8
First Page
66466
Last Page
66466
ISSN
2168-8184
Published In/Presented At
Kleytman, N., Satoskar, S., Riera Gonzalez, C., Tedla, A., John, N., Thite, S., & Farkas, D. T. (2024). Gastric Rupture Secondary to a Heimlich Maneuver: A Case Report. Cureus, 16(8), e66466. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.66466
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
39247039
Department(s)
Fellows and Residents
Document Type
Article