Key result
Radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation can result in a large pneumopericardium due to an esophageal pericardial fistula.
Case Report (n=1)
Provides insight into the pathophysiology of left atrial-esophageal fistula formation following radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation.
Warrants vigilance for esophageal-pericardial fistula in post-ablation pneumopericardium; leaves open questions on incidence and prevention.
Pneumopericardium Following Atrial Fibrillation Ablation. We present a case of large pneumopericardium resulting from an esophageal pericardial fistula following ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF). The presentation, evaluation, and management of this specific patient, along with a review of present techniques to diagnose esophageal injury, provide a unique insight into the pathophysiology of left atrial‐esophageal fistula formation. (J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol, Vol. 21, pp. 1046‐1049, September 2010)
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Grubina et al. (2010) conducted a case report in Atrial fibrillation (n=1). Radiofrequency ablation was evaluated on Pneumopericardium resulting from an esophageal pericardial fistula. Radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation can result in a large pneumopericardium due to an esophageal pericardial fistula.
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