A 56-year-old man underwent radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation. Four weeks later
he presented with sepsis and neurological symptoms. Urine analysis demonstrated the …

Introduction: Atrio-esophageal fistula is a rare but often fatal complication of radiofrequency
ablation for atrial fibrillation. Here we report a successful case in anesthetic management of …

A 71-year-old male was transferred to our hospital for sudden onset of left-sided hemiplegia
and convulsive seizure. The patient had undergone pulmonary vein antrum isolation 2 …

Background Atrial-esophageal fistula (AEF) is a rare, but high mortality, complication after
catheter ablation. At present, there is no standard treatment for AEF. In this article, we …

Background An atrio-esophageal fistula is an exceedingly rare but devastating complication
of atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation procedures. Delays to diagnosis and definitive treatment …

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 …

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

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

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Hemodynamic
compromise and formation of thrombi within the fibrillating atrium or atrial appendage can …

Background Percutaneous or surgical ablation are increasingly used worldwide in the
management of atrial fibrillation. The development of atrioesophageal fistula (AEF) is among …