Esophageal perforation is a dreaded complication of atrial fibrillation ablation that occurs in
0.1% to 0.25% of atrial fibrillation ablation procedures. Delayed diagnosis is associated with …

In the last three decades, ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) has become an evidence-based
safe and efficacious treatment for managing the most common cardiac arrhythmia. In 2007 …

Aims Oesophageal fistula represents a rare but dreadful complication of atrial fibrillation
catheter ablation. Data on its incidence, management, and outcome are sparse. Methods …

Background Collateral damage has been reported with use of the cryoballoon for pulmonary
vein isolation. Objective The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence and …

Background Increased peak luminal esophageal temperature (LET) is associated with
increased risk of esophageal injury after left atrial posterior wall (LAPW) ablation. The …

Background Endoscopically detected esophageal lesions (EDELs) are common following
pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) and may progress to atrioesophageal fistula (AEF). Objective …

Aims Rate, incidence, risk factors, and optimal management of atrio-oesophageal fistula
(AOF) after catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF) remain obscure. Methods and results …

Background High-power, short-duration ablation for pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) in the
treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF) facilitates the procedure and improve effectiveness; …

Objectives This study evaluated the rate and predictors of endoscopically detected
esophageal thermal lesions (EDEL) in patients who underwent cryoballoon atrial fibrillation …

Background: Although contact force (CF)–sensing catheters improve procedural
effectiveness and safety of atrial fibrillation ablation, recent reports documented a higher …