Abstract Purpose of Review Catheter ablation has become a cornerstone of therapy in the
management of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). Thermal energy generated in the left …

Abstract Purpose of Review Atrioesophageal fistula (AEF) is a rare yet catastrophic
complication of atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation. Limited data exists on measures to prevent …

Abstract Purpose of Review Atrioesophageal fistula (AEF) is one of the most dreaded
complications of atrial fibrillation (AFib) catheter ablation (CA) associated with high morbidity …

Atrioesophageal fistula (AEF) is a rare but catastrophic complication of catheter ablation of
atrial fibrillation (AF), with an incidence of 0.03% to 1.5% per year. We report two cases and …

The purpose of this review is to understand the epidemiology, clinical features,
etiopathogenesis, and management of atrioesophageal fistula (AEF) after atrial fibrillation …

Over the past decade, catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation has emerged as an important
rhythm control strategy. One of the most dreaded complications of this procedure is atrio …

Atrioesophageal fistula is an extremely rare but often fatal late complication of atrial
fibrillation ablation procedures resulting from massive thermal injury to the esophagus and …

Catheter ablation has emerged as an effective treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF). Atrial
esophageal fistula (AEF) is a rare, but feared complication. With increasing utilization of …

Esophageal perforation is a dreaded complication of atrial fibrillation ablation that occurs in
0.1% to 0.25% of atrial fibrillation ablation procedures. Delayed diagnosis is associated with …

Objective: Catheter ablation has been a common procedure used for the management of
atrial fibrillation (AF). Atrioesophagel fistula (AEF) is one of the most feared complications of …