… Atrio-esophageal fistula (AEF) is one of the most devastating complication of
radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFCA) of atrial fibrillation (AF) and surgical repair is strongly …

… a novel repair approach for a left atrial esophageal fistula. … and simultaneous primary repairs
of the left atrial posterior wall and … atrial fibrillation underwent percutaneous transeptal atrial …

… of esophageal complications related to RF catheter ablation as detected by capsule endoscopy
[… include surgical repair or esophageal stenting. Surgical repair remains the treatment of …

… , largely based on pulmonary vein isolation (PVI), is an effective treatment option for AFib …
of PVI is atrial-esophageal fistula (AEF), a communication between the left atrium and the …

… Catheter ablation is an effective treatment strategy for symptomatic … Atrial-esophageal
fistula (AEF) is the most severe complication of catheter ablation, with a prevalence of 0.01%–0.15…

… Atrial esophageal fistula (AEF) is a rare but fatal complication of atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation,
with … appendage closure (LAAC), which was treated successfully without major surgery or …

… D, CT scan shows atrial-esophageal fistula formation with air detected inside the left atrium.
E… Endoscopic stenting and surgical repair are both described to close the fistula with variable …

… who cannot tolerate surgery or have contraindication for immediate surgery, esophageal
stenting … embolization until the patient is capable of undergoing definitive surgical fistula repair. …

… 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 …

… The close proximity to the posterior wall makes the esophagus a potential site of injury
during catheter ablation, with the development of left atrial-esophageal fistula, although rare, …