Atrioesophageal fistula (AEF) after atrial fibrillation ablation is the most serious and feared
complication. AEF is difficult to diagnose, and delays in diagnosis are common. Highly …

Atrioesophageal fistula is an extremely rare but often fatal late complication of atrial
fibrillation ablation procedures resulting from massive thermal injury to the esophagus and …

Atrioesophageal fistula (AEF) is a rare but deadly complication of radiofrequency ablation for
atrial fibrillation. Given its rarity, the diagnosis of AEF is usually delayed with a wide variation …

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

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

Background Although a rare complication of catheter based ablation for atrial fibrillation
(AF), atrioesophageal fistula (AEF) is a serious and fatal event [[1],[2],[3],[4],[5]]. Most reports …

Atrioesophageal fistula (AEF) remains a rare but grave complication of atrial fibrillation (AF)
ablation. As the number of AF ablations performed increases, it is expected that even rare …

Atrioesophageal fistula (AEF) is a rare but catastrophic complication of catheter ablation of
atrial fibrillation (AF), with an incidence of 0.03% to 1.5% per year. We report two cases and …

Background Atrioesophageal fistula (AEF) is a worrisome complication of atrial fibrillation
(AF) ablation. Its clinical manifestations and time course are unpredictable and may …

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