Clinical manifestations, outcomes, and mortality risk factors of atrial-esophageal fistula: a systematic review

A Liu, M Lin, K Maduray, W Han, J Zhong - Cardiology, 2022 - karger.com
Introduction: Atrial-esophageal fistula (AEF) is a rare but life-threatening complication of
catheter ablation. The clinical presentation and mortality risk factors of AEF have not been …

Acquired atrioesophageal fistula: Need it be lethal? Sizing up the problem, diagnostic modalities, and best management

HG Povey, A Page, S Large - Journal of Cardiac Surgery, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
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 …

[HTML][HTML] Management of atrio-esophageal fistula induced by radiofrequency catheter ablation in atrial fibrillation patients: a case series

YG Kim, J Shim, KN Lee, JY Lim, JH Chung, JS Jung… - Scientific reports, 2020 - nature.com
Atrio-esophageal fistula (AEF) is one of the most devastating complication of radiofrequency
catheter ablation (RFCA) of atrial fibrillation (AF) and surgical repair is strongly …

Esophageal injury associated with catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation: determinants of risk and protective strategies

FR Assis, R Shah, B Narasimhan… - Journal of …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Catheter ablation has become an important element in the management of atrial fibrillation.
Several technical advances allowed for better safety profiles and lower recurrence rates …

Atrio-oesophageal fistula following atrial fibrillation ablation: how to manage this dreaded complication?

A Moiroux-Sahraoui, G Manceau… - Interactive …, 2021 - academic.oup.com
OBJECTIVES Atrio-oesophageal fistula is a rare but serious complication of radiofrequency
catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation. Therapeutic options are surgery, oesophageal stenting …

[HTML][HTML] Two‐stage hybrid repair with over‐the‐scope clip for atrioesophageal fistula after catheter‐based ablation

T Terada, Y Araki, A Kobayashi… - Journal of …, 2022 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Two‐stage hybrid repair with over‐the‐scope clip for atrioesophageal fistula after catheter‐based
ablation - PMC Back to Top Skip to main content NIH NLM Logo Access keys NCBI Homepage …

[HTML][HTML] Fatal myocardial infarction following pulmonary vein isolation due to atrioesophageal fistula: Case report

C Hartmann, J Tschui, K Bauer, J Klaus… - Forensic Science …, 2024 - Elsevier
This case report describes the death of a 73-year-old man who suffered a fatal myocardial
infarction following pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) for the treatment of atrial fibrillation. Post …

Esophageal Injury and Progression to Atrial-Esophageal Fistula in Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation

N Abdulsalam, N Akoum - Current Cardiovascular Risk Reports, 2021 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review Atrioesophageal fistula (AEF) is one of the most dreaded
complications of atrial fibrillation (AFib) catheter ablation (CA) associated with high morbidity …

An insight to the role of thermal effects on the onset of atrioesophageal fistula: a computer model of open-irrigated radiofrequency ablation

H Avari, C Berkmortel, E Savory - Cardiovascular Engineering and …, 2020 - Springer
Purpose Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common heart rhythm disorder in the world.
Radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFCA) has become the preferred method of treatment for …

A case of a death caused by an atrial-oesophageal-thoracic fistula after radiofrequency ablation of atrial fibrillation

QL Wu, Q Wang, GX Guo, YG Li, Y Xing… - Journal of Forensic and …, 2022 - Elsevier
The report is about a 49-year-old man with rheumatic heart disease and atrial fibrillation. He
underwent mitral valve replacement, tricuspid valvuloplasty, and atrial fibrillation …