Interventions: We performed a salvage operation of the left atrium debridement, and left
atrium patch repairing under extracorporeal circulation. We opened the mediastinum, and …

Collateral thermal injury of the esophagus is among the major drawbacks of current ablation
technologies for atrial fibrillation (AF) therapy. Endoscopy reveals incidences of esophageal …

Background—Esophageal perforations are a rare but devastating complication of atrial
fibrillation catheter ablation. Rapid treatment is crucial to avoid permanent disabilities and …

Atrio-oesophageal fistula is among the most dangerous complications of interventional
treatment of atrial fibrillation. The complication was first observed during intraoperative …

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 …

AF is tailored toward rhythm and heart rate control using antiarrhythmic medications and
anticoagulation therapy to prevent embolic stroke. However, antiarrhythmic therapy fails in a …

Discussion The optimal management of isolated atrial fibrillation remains controversial. It is
clear that catheter-based techniques are becoming more prevalent. 1 Collateral damage …

Atrioesophageal fistula (AEF) is an uncommon but devastating complication of catheter
ablation for atrial fibrillation. Even with appropriate recognition and treatment, mortality is …

Left atrial-esophageal fistula (LAEF) is a rare complication of radiofrequency ablation (RFA)
procedures undertaken for atrial fibrillation (AF). This complication is associated with …