Objectives: This study sought to determine the extent of lateral esophageal displacement
required during mechanical esophageal deviation (MED) and to eliminate luminal …

Esophageal Deviation in AF Ablation. Objective: To determine the feasibility and safety of
esophageal displacement during atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation, to prevent thermal injury …

Objectives: The goal of this study was to determine the safety and feasibility of a novel
esophageal balloon retractor (DV8) for MED during PVI. Background: The authors …

Introduction: Left atrial radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFA) is gaining acceptance as
treatment for drug‐refractory atrial fibrillation (AF). This therapy has been associated with …

Introduction Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) may lead to collateral damage to the
esophagus. We tested the hypothesis that luminal esophageal temperature (LET)-guided …

Background Esophageal thermal injury is a feared complication of radiofrequency ablation
for atrial fibrillation (AF). Rise in luminal esophageal temperature (LET) limits the ability to …

Introduction: Catheter ablation on the left atrial posterior wall has been reported to
potentially damage the esophagus or periesophageal vagal nerve. The aim of this study was …

Esophageal injury is a rare but serious complication of catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation
using radiofrequency energy. Recent studies have begun to identify variables that may …

Deviation of the esophagus during atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation can reduce esophageal
injury. This study reports upon a novel esophageal retractor that utilizes vacuum suction and …

AIMS: Esophageal-left atrial (LA) fistula during atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation is a fatal event.
We explored the relation of the esophagus-to-ablated point distance and esophageal …