Radiofrequency catheter ablation has been commonly used for the treatment of drug-
refractory atrial fibrillation. The esophageal injury along with the development of atrial …

Background Catheter-directed ablation is a beneficial treatment in selected patients with
symptomatic atrial fibrillation refractory to pharmacologic therapy. Although generally well …

We propose a one-stage repair for atrioesophageal fistulas via median sternotomy.
Transection of the vena cava inferior followed by the enucleation of the heart yields a good …

Currently, no guidelines have been established for the treatment of atrio-esophageal fistula
(AEF) secondary to left atrial ablation therapy. After comprehensive literature review, we aim …

Aims Oesophageal fistula represents a rare but dreadful complication of atrial fibrillation
catheter ablation. Data on its incidence, management, and outcome are sparse. Methods …

Background: The incidence of atrioesophageal fistula (AEF) after atrial fibrillation catheter
ablation is reported to be 0.015%-0.04%, though it is likely underreported due to a number …

Catheter ablation with radiofrequency (RF) energy or cryoenergy is a well-established
therapeutic method for symptomatic atrial fibrillation (AF), especially in its paroxysmal form …

Discussion AEF is a serious complication of CA for atrial fibrillation. A recent multicenter
retrospective study reported 32 deaths after 45,115 procedures (0.098%). AEF was the …

The incidence of major complications of atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation has decreased over
the years and is inversely related to operator experience and training. 1–5 Atrio …

Background and Aim of the Study An atrioesophageal fistula is a devastating complication of
ablation for atrial fibrillation. For the surgeon facing this dreaded complication, it may be a …