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 …

Atrio‐Esophageal Fistula: A Rare Entity Complicating a Common Procedure

IA Sanoja - Case Reports in Critical Care, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
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 …

A case report of rapid diagnosis of atrial–oesophageal fistula by transthoracic echocardiogram with agitated saline injection

O Galante, D Braiman, M Haim… - European Heart Journal …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Background Catheter ablation is a common treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF). Atrial–
oesophageal fistula (AOF) is a rare yet fatal complication of catheter ablation. Chest …

Rescue Extracorporeal Bypass to Prevent Atrioesophageal Fistula-related Air Embolism

JY Lim, JH Lee, JM Shim, EJ Lee, JH Chung… - The Annals of Thoracic …, 2020 - Elsevier
Atrioesophageal fistula (AEF) is a rare but disastrous complication encountered after
radiofrequency catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation or flutter. Furthermore cerebral air …