Atrioesophageal fistula is a rare complication of catheter ablation. It can be discovered on
computerized topography of the chest. It is a difficulty entity to diagnose and treat and carries …

This case of a 32 year-old-man with recent radiofrequency ablation presenting with chest
pain highlights the diagnostic challenge of atrioesophageal fistulas. Management should …

DISCUSSION: The estimated incidence of atrio-esophageal fistula is less than 0.1%–0.25%
after AF ablation procedures. Potential culprit is direct heat of radiofrequency ablation …

WHEN THE HEART MEETS THE ESOPHAGUS: A CASE OF ATRIOESOPHAGEAL FISTULA |
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DISCUSSION Atrioesophageal fistula after radiofrequency catheter ablation is a rare but
devastating complication. To date, fewer than 30 cases have been reported in the literature …

Objective: Rare disease Background: Percutaneous catheter radiofrequency ablation (RFA)
and cryoablation of the left atrium and pulmonary vein ostia have become successful …

Atrioesophageal fistulas are a rare complication of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) that
requires rapid identification and emergent surgical repair to prevent morbidity and mortality …

Atrioesophageal fistula is a rare yet devastating complication of transcatheter ablation for
atrial fibrillation. This condition requires urgent intervention, but the optimal treatment …

An 80 year old woman presented with shortness of breath, fever, confusion and hypoxia
three weeks after AF ablation. During this procedure, she underwent pulmonary vein …

A 66‐year‐old female with a history of radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation presented
with hematemesis and fever. A CT chest revealed an atrio‐esophageal fistula (AEF) and a …