BODY PACKING AND SURGICAL INTENSIVE CARE: ANALYSIS OF COMPLICATIONS AND MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES

Body packing is a method of illicit drug transport involving the ingestion of capsules containing narcotics, such as cocaine or heroin, aimed at evading customs controls. Although used by traffickers to avoid detection, this practice exposes individuals to severe medical complications, including gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and respiratory risks, especially in cases of capsule rupture. This article presents