Atrio-oesophageal fistula caused by diffusion of ablative energy through the left atrial wall to
the oesophagus is a lethal complication. A high level of suspicion, rapid diagnosis and early …

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 …

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 …

Objective: Rare disease Background: Percutaneous catheter radiofrequency ablation (RFA)
and cryoablation of the left atrium and pulmonary vein ostia have become successful …

Atrioesophageal fistula is a rare yet devastating complication of transcatheter ablation for
atrial fibrillation. This condition requires urgent intervention, but the optimal treatment …

Catheter ablation of atrial ablation (AF) has become an important therapy in recent years. As
with all evolving techniques, unexpected complication may occur. Atrioesophageal fistula is …

OBJECTIVES Atrio-oesophageal fistula is a rare but serious complication of radiofrequency
catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation. Therapeutic options are surgery, oesophageal stenting …

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 …

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

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