Background—During left atrial (LA) catheter ablation, an atrioesophageal fistula can
develop as a result of thermal injury of the esophagus during ablation along the posterior …

Study objectives Atrioesophageal fistulas have been reported to be a lethal complication
following catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF). The purpose of this study was to …

BACKGROUND: A potential complication during ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) is damage
to adjacent structures such as the esophagus and aorta. Fatal atrio-esophageal fistulas have …

Background—Esophageal injury is a potential complication after intraoperative or
percutaneous transcatheter ablation of the posterior aspect of the left atrium. Understanding …

Objectives: The aim of this study was to describe the extent of esophageal mobility that
occurs during catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation under conscious sedation. Background …

BACKGROUND: Part of the esophagus is contiguous to the posterior wall (PW) of the left
atrium (LA). Esophageal injury has occurred during LA ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF). The …

BACKGROUND: Left atrial (LA) ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) may rarely be complicated
by an atrio-esophageal fistula. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine the …

Introduction: The close anatomic relationship of the posterior wall of the left atrium (LA) and
the thermosensitive esophagus creates a potential hazard in catheter ablation procedures …

Background—Left atrioesophageal fistula is a devastating complication of atrial fibrillation
ablation. There is no standard approach for avoiding this complication, which is caused by …

Background—Radiofrequency catheter ablation is increasingly used in the treatment of atrial
fibrillation. Esophageal wall changes varying from erythema to ulcers have been described …