Background Catheter-based ablation procedures for atrial fibrillation offer a minimally-
invasive approach to treating patients refractory to or intolerant of medical therapy. These …

Catheter ablation of arrhythmias can result in the rare but devastating complication of an
atrioesophageal fistula. This complication can be associated with significant neurologic …

Atrial-esophageal fistula (AEF) is a rare, but life-threatening complication of ablative
treatments for atrial fibrillation. Although the incidence of this complication is low, the …

Atrioesophageal fistula is a rare, potentially fatal complication of atrial fibrillation ablation
that is often missed by clinicians. We report the case of a patient who presented with …

Background Although a rare complication of catheter based ablation for atrial fibrillation
(AF), atrioesophageal fistula (AEF) is a serious and fatal event [[1],[2],[3],[4],[5]]. Most reports …

Background Percutaneous or surgical ablation are increasingly used worldwide in the
management of atrial fibrillation. The development of atrioesophageal fistula (AEF) is among …

BACKGROUND: Percutaneous or surgical ablation are increasingly used worldwide in the
management of atrial fibrillation. The development of atrioesophageal fistula (AEF) is among …

Atrioesophageal fistula (AEF) is a potentially lethal complication of catheter radiofrequency
ablation for atrial fibrillation. A 49-year-old man with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation who …

Objective: Rare disease Background: Atrial fibrillation is a common arrhythmia worldwide.
The number of patients undergoing ablation as treatment is increasing, as is the incidence of …

Left atrial-esophageal fistula after radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation is a rare and
potentially lethal complication. Although surgical management is associated with improved …