Atrioesophageal fistula (AEF) is a rare but catastrophic complication of catheter ablation of
atrial fibrillation (AF), with an incidence of 0.03% to 1.5% per year. We report two cases and …

The purpose of this review is to understand the epidemiology, clinical features,
etiopathogenesis, and management of atrioesophageal fistula (AEF) after atrial fibrillation …

A50-year-old woman with chronic kidney disease and rheumatoid arthritis underwent
radiofrequency catheter ablation for symptomatic persistent atrial fibrillation. The patient …

Atrioesophageal fistula is an extremely rare but often fatal late complication of atrial
fibrillation ablation procedures resulting from massive thermal injury to the esophagus and …

Esophageal injury leading to esophagopericardial fistula (EPF) or atrioesophageal fistula is
a very rare and dreaded complication of catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation that carries a …

An atrioesophageal fistula (AEF) is a rare yet devastating complication after atrial fibrillation
(AF) ablation. Clinical features are relatively straightforward, but clinical awareness remains …

Atrioesophageal fistula (AEF) after atrial fibrillation ablation is the most serious and feared
complication. AEF is difficult to diagnose, and delays in diagnosis are common. Highly …

An increase in cardiac radiofrequency catheter ablation for treating refractory atrial
fibrillation has resulted in an increased prevalence of complications. Among numerous …

Recent reports have described the incidence of atrioesophageal fistulas (AEF), often
resulting in death, from radiofrequency (RF) catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF). 1 …

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