We appreciated Dr. Nair and colleagues' excellent review (1) on atrioesophageal fistula
(AEF) associated with catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation. It is indeed a rare, but …

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Discussion We report the fatal case of an atrioesophageal fistula after catheter ablation of
AF. In more than 500 AF ablations thereafter, using the same ablation protocol, no other …

Atrioesophageal fistula (AEF) is a rare and serious complication of atrial fibrillation (AF)
ablation, defined as a connection between the atrium and the lumen of the esophagus. 1 …

Atrioesophageal fistula (AEF) is an uncommon, under-reported, and typically fatal
complication of left atrial (LA) catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF). The prevalence of …

Treatment strategy for treating atrial-esophageal fistula: e... : Medicine Treatment strategy for
treating atrial-esophageal fistula: esophageal stenting or surgical repair?: A case report and …

A 75-year-old female with a history of total arch replacement and stent graft placement in the
descending aorta underwent her second ablation procedure for atrial fibrillation, during …

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

It is estimated that major complications occur in 4% of patients undergoing catheter ablation
of atrial fibrillation (AF). 1 One of the most dreaded complications of AF ablation is …

Background—Esophageal perforations are a rare but devastating complication of atrial
fibrillation catheter ablation. Rapid treatment is crucial to avoid permanent disabilities and …