… 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 …

… Since its first report in 2004, 1, 2 atrial–esophageal fistula (… complications of atrial fibrillation
(AF) ablation. Whereas the … was referred for radiofrequency (RF) catheter ablation. By using …

… fistula is a life-threatening complication of ablation treatment … followed, after percutaneous
AF catheter ablation. The … case of atrioesophageal fistula caused by atrial fibrillation ablation. …

… 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…

… Although we successfully performed cardiac repair and efficient esophageal drainage on …
the blood infection might due to the atrial esophageal fistula. Since there was no blood culture …

… atrial-esophageal fistula following atrial fibrillation ablation. … Early detection and prompt
treatment initiation enhanced the … , and clarifies the risks of radiofrequency catheter ablations. …

… Atrial-esophageal fistula (AEF) is a rare but devastating complication after catheter ablation
for atrial fibrillation (… intracardiac repair on cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) followed by fistula …

… AEF is a life-threatening complication of ablation for treatment of atrial fibrillation [4]. This
complication has a variable presentation, which leads to delayed recognition and high mortality …

… Atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation is alternative treatment to medical … refractory atrial fibrillation
(AF), catheter ablation has its … No perforations or atrial-esophageal fistulas were found, …